Curiously Kaitlyn Does God Love Satan?
Nov 4, 2025
Can Jesus' command to love enemies extend to someone as notorious as Satan? The hosts dive deep into the nature of the devil, exploring whether he's a fallen being or a symbol of evil. They discuss the complexities of loving even the most frustrating people in our lives, not just cosmic villains. Personal anecdotes highlight choosing grace over retaliation in everyday situations, revealing the challenges and nuances of love in action. They also reflect on the phrase 'love the sinner, hate the sin' and its ongoing relevance.
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Kids Expose A Theological Tension
- Kids notice a tension between 'love your enemies' and demonizing Satan and ask if the rule applies to him.
- That simple question exposes deeper theological and practical puzzles about evil and love.
Two Biblical Ways To Picture Satan
- Scripture and tradition present two helpful ways to think about Satan: a particular fallen spiritual being or a personification of evil.
- Kaitlyn treats both readings as plausible and not decisively determinative for Christian practice.
Evil As A Deprivation, Not A Substance
- Augustine's 'evil as privation' frames evil as a corruption or absence of the good God created rather than an independent substance.
- This lets Christians say God loves what He made, even when that thing has been grievously distorted.
