Religious Beliefs on the Power of Good and the Power of Evil

Religious Beliefs on the Power of Good and the Power of Evil

Evil is non-existent, it is the absence of good in the world.

Christians believe there are two types of evil; moral evil and natural

evil. Moral evil is when people are deliberately cruel or uncaring, or

a kind of wrong that happens due to human wickedness. Natural evil, is

suffering caused because of natural evil, such as floods, disease,

fires and earthquakes. It is also believed by some Christians, that

evil is only a force.

Christians have different views that question the existence of good

and evil. Some Christians blame evil on the Devil, also known as

Satan. Satan is believed to be the enemy of God, who rules in Hell and

who tries to make humanity turn away from goodness. Traditionally, the

Devil is of a red colour, with horns and forked tail. Some people say

wherever there is suffering in the world or people choose to do wrong,

it is because of the power of Satan, causing tragedy or encouraging

evil in people. It is also believed that the Devil is more a

supernatural evil force (Esphesians 6:10 - 13.)

Some Christians also say that Adam and Eve brought evil into the

world, when they disobeyed God. This is called 'the Fall', and is a

myth and a powerful metaphor for what happens when people turn away

from God. Humankind abusing and ignoring God's plan for human

behaviour brings suffering into the world. Just as the harmony of the

Garden of Eden was spoilt, the rejections of God's will means the

world is no longer as he intended it.

The Christian belief of good is being positive or desirable in nature;

not bad or poor. Some Christians may say that although the...

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Finally, my remaining point of view is with an optimistic

Eschatological (focusing on how the future will ultimately be the true

standard by which the present will be judged) value:

* If God is all-powerful, then He can defeat evil.

* If God is all loving and good, He will defeat evil.

* Therefore, evil will be defeated (it is all God's plan.)

Essentially I do not think that someone should be blamed whatever our

different beliefs, but whatever is wrong we should try and put right;

'Your pain has a purpose. I can't tell you what that purpose is - that

is something you will discover in your own walk with God.' (John

Haggai 20th Century.)