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This reprinted article originally appeared in American Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Vol 22(3) Sum 1982, 10-21. (The following abstract of the original article appeared in record 1983-06152-001.) Responds to C. Rogers's (1981) claim that the present author believes that evil is inherent in humans while Rogers believes that humans are essentially constructive in their fundamental nature but are damaged by cultural experiences. The present author maintains that the word diamonic, not demonic, was used to describe the urge in every being to affirm and assert itself. It is suggested that Rogers's use of client-centered psychotherapy does not deal with clients' hostile and negative feelings. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)