Not just a question of standing firm, but building a set of systems to prevent the dark from infiltrating in the ways it has before... Participation in civic duty as cultural, a way of life and standard expectation for everyone, local community sustainability with locally-controlled education, food sources, etc. Lots of work. While the big risks seem easier to take, a one time continuation with evil, it's the day to day that wears people down and allows temptation in.