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“Do you know why Satan is so angry all the time? Because whenever he works a particularly clever bit of mischief God uses it to serve his own Rigteous purposes." "So God uses wicked people as his tools?" "God gives us the freedom to to do great evil, if we choose, then He uses his own freedom to…” quote by Orson Scott Card
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“Do you know why Satan is so angry all the time? Because whenever he works a particularly clever bit of mischief God uses it to serve his own Rigteous purposes." "So God uses wicked people as his tools?" "God gives us the freedom to to do great evil, if we choose, then He uses his own freedom to create goodness out of that evil, for that is what He chooses." "So, in the long run, God always wins?" "Yes, in the short run though it can be uncomfortable.”

Orson Scott Card

About This Quote

Source Book: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, 1985

The passage explores the theological idea that God can transform human evil into divine good, suggesting a larger, often unseen purpose behind suffering and wickedness.

In simple terms: God can turn evil into good.

Key Takeaway

Recognize that suffering may serve a higher purpose.

Themes

theology free will good vs evil purpose divine providence

Mood

contemplative thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical theological

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • moral decision
  • spiritual reflection
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

theodicy redemptive suffering

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you interpret suffering in your life?
  • Can evil ever be truly justified?
A Different Perspective

Not all evil leads to positive outcomes; human agency can be compromised.

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