Yes, it existed. But today the scope of it is enormous. We are taking a risk in recognizing a right of evil to exist. We know that strong personalities can be formed even in the depths of adversity, while weak ones need to be protected. Society's growth proceeds by protecting from sin.
Society is differentiated.
For the realization of human talent there exists the just principle of equal opportunity. One person has one talent, another person has five talents, but each should have an equal opportunity to realize the capabilities given by God. Sin must be eliminated and not accepted, and therefore a hierarchy of values is needed and it must be based on the primacy of spirituality. The essence of resolving all of today's societal problems is the rebirth of spirituality. Our whole conversation has been about freedom of personal choice, in regard to the problem of abortion.