[P-Marlowe]

God does not possess evil.

God created it, but he does not possess it? That's really stupid. What, did he pass the ball? If he doesn't posess that which he created, then he is not God. The same logic can be used against your argument.

Why do you guys insist on placing the blame for evil directly on a God who is proclaimed as good and who deplores evil

Frankly I am quite amazed at the direction this discussion has gone. To suggest that God is the creator and author of all that is evil in the universe is twisted at best. If you believe in such a God, then I would have to number you among the [FR 5th Amendment]s as those who do not believe in the same God that I worship.

Sorry.

[drstevej]

Notice how in the absence of a certain [FR 5th Amnedment] actual theological discussion has returned to Free Republic.

[so_real]

Ouch!

If you believe in such a God, then I would have to number you among the [FR 5th Amendment]s as those who do not believe in the same.

I heard the crackle from that lightening bolt way over here! I was taught that evil is simply "rebellion against God". Evil didn't have to be "created". Basically, because God exists there is potential for rebellion against Him, and that rebellion is defined as evil. One could say that merely by allowing Himself to exist, God created evil -- but that wouldn't hold much water. :-)