Political usages of the term evil
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The term "evil" has been controversially used politically by several governments. In recent times it has been used in describing:
- "Evil empire" - Originally used by President Ronald Reagan of the United States in describing the Soviet Union in 1983.
- "Axis of evil" - Originally used by President George W. Bush of the United States in describing Iraq, Iran, and North Korea in 2002.
- "Evil cult" - Used by People's Republic of China in describing Falon Gong.