Evil Quote by Ted Dekker
““Then maybe you can tell me something else. How is it that Elyon can allow evil to exist in the black forest? Why doesn’t he just destroy the Shataiki?” “Because evil provides his creation with a choice,” the child said as though the concept was very simple indeed. “And because without it, there could be no love.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Thr3, by Ted Dekker, 2010
Evil exists to give beings free will, which enables love to be meaningful
In simple terms: Freedom creates love
Key Takeaway
Consider the role of choice in morality
Themes
theology
philosophy
fiction
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- spiritual reflection
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
free will
good vs evil
love
Questions to Reflect On
- What if love could exist without evil?
- Is choice always valuable?
A Different Perspective
Some argue evil is unnecessary
![“Evil cannot be "treated" -- nor should it be. Evil has to [be] confronted and destroyed and it matters not why the evil is in play. Society has no obligation to try to rehabilitate evil.” quote by Bill O'Reilly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b89/bill-o-reilly-1019_destroyed_evil-cannot-be-treated-nor-should-it-be_3597.jpg)
