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

Day 44: The Scandal of Evil

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Feb 13, 2023
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The Scandal of Evil and God's Response

  • The problem of evil is addressed by the entirety of Christian faith, not a simple answer.
  • God's response to evil isn't removal, but redemption and transformation through His presence.
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The Capacity for Love and Evil

  • God created a world with the potential for love, which also includes the capacity for evil.
  • This capacity for evil allows for both physical and moral evil, arising from misuse and abuse.
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The Christian Message and Evil

  • There's no easy answer to why evil exists; Christian faith as a whole addresses this.
  • God didn't create a perfect world, but one that journeys towards perfection, allowing for both good and evil.
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