That is what a shadow is, and empty space, a hole in the…
““That is what a shadow is, and empty space, a hole in the light. Evil is this - a hole in the goodness of God.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Evil is described as an absence of divine goodness, like a void where light should be.
In simple terms: Evil is a lack of God's goodness.
Seek to fill the void with goodness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- moral decision making
- community building
- faith practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “hole in the goodness” mean to you?
- How can you bring light into that space?
Labeling all negativity as evil may oversimplify complex issues.