Vampires Pt 4

Are vampires all evil?

The question as to whether vampires are all evil challenges the semantics of the word evil. Without a doubt, all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God and so we are all evil to one degree or another. So, the word you and I are speaking about right now is taken to mean evil as in contradictory to God on all accounts.

In the case of the demon possessed vampire, this creature is evil without argument. The agenda driving the demon is to contradict God. This is done brazenly and no mistake is made concerning the intent.

There are, however, vampires that are indwelt with the human spirit still. To say that these vampires do evil is accurate. They contradict God's righteousness every time they take a human life. We know that this, of course, is to survive. Feel free to engage me in debate as to whether a vampire of this nature is committing an unforgivable act when it is only done to survive.

The word unforgivable is the key point. Is it forgivable if a vampire kills, then goes through the process of repenting and seeking forgiveness, and then, overcome with need, kills again? Is it forgivable if a vampire kills and knows that he or she will kill again? It is the way a vampire survives. Human blood must flow through a vampire's veins and no other will suffice.

Let's take a moment to consider alternatives. It is true that a vampire can sustain himself on blood bank supplies, but the frequency of dependence is raised because that blood has already begun to die. A vampire can take blood from a willful giver to stay alive, but the instinct to kill is usually dominant and overpowering. A vampire that bites and doesn't kill will inevitably begin to make countless other vampires with the introduction of the virus. So, killing is almost a necessity, but I stress the word 'almost'. Some have lived lives devoid of killing, but their carefulness can never be lax.

To answer the question, all vampires are not evil. They are drawn to the tendency to commit evil, but they struggle with need and instinct in a way that is foreign to us. They compete with their sin like we would compete with not eating or drinking for prolonged periods. Even this, however, is a weak analogy. Capturing the vampire's true draw probably cannot easily be analogized. Thank God for those that yield to conscience rather than their thirst. They are likely stronger in their resolve than I.

Further questions will be addressed.
Who was the first vampire?
What is thirst?
Are there covens?
Do child vampires grow up?
Who is the oldest vampire?
If you have your own question, please leave me a comment.