In the realm of political and religious discourse ‘a monster’ usually means someone who has taken an action that puts them outside of the realm of traditional human morality. Stalin (since everyone uses Hitler as their example), who murdered millions of Ukrainians can be called, in political discourse, a ‘monster’.
[Note: After I wrote (but before I published) this post the original author repudiated the wording she used here. As she says it is the view that many have, and that she grew up with, I will continue to use the quote. I do wish to make it clear that it does not represent her current view.]
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