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Day 44: The Scandal of Evil (2025)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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The Nature of Evil and God's Goodness

This chapter examines the interplay between divine goodness and the presence of evil, questioning why a perfect world was not created. It emphasizes the role of free will and the potential for growth, distinguishing between moral and physical evil while illustrating how good can emerge from suffering.

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