[RnMomof7]

interesting, so to clarify, do you believe that God created evil?

Evil is not a tangible created THING..it is disobedience to God. It is the flip side of goodness and holiness. When man rebelled against God evil /sin entered the world..But because God is sovereign He has authority over evil ...like everything else it can not do its work without Gods permission

God does not need to force men to do evil, he simply has to remove His restraining hand and men will do the evil that is in their hearts.

Amo 3:6 — Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done [it]?

Isa 45:7 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Pro 16:4 The LORD hath made all [things] for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

[Cronos]

Evil is not a tangible created THING..it is disobedience to God. It is the flip side of goodness and holiness. When man rebelled against God evil /sin entered the world..But because God is sovereign He has authority over evil ...like everything else it can not do its work without Gods permission
The first part is fine, it's the second that can be troubling as it signifies that God permits evil, doesn't it?