Being free Quote by Allan Kardec
“God did not create the evil. He established the laws which are always good because he is good. The spirits would have been completely happy had they faithfully observed the law since the beginning. But, being free to make choices, the spirits have not properly obeyed them so that evil come as a consequence of this unwillingness. One can then say that good corresponds to everything which is in accordance with God's law while evil is everything which opposes it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Spirits, Allan Kardec, 1857
The quote argues that God’s nature is wholly good, and that evil arises not from God but from beings freely choosing to disobey divine law.
In simple terms: Evil comes from disobedience, not God.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with divine law to avoid evil.
Themes
theity
free will
consequence
law
evil
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
theological
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decision
- moral education
- spiritual practice
- legal systems
Key Concepts
Theology
philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think free will justifies moral failure?
- How can societies define a universal “good” law?
A Different Perspective
The view assumes a single, unchanging divine law, which may not account for cultural or contextual moral differences.
