Evil Quote by Walter Lang
“Some people turn from God because they cannot understand how a good God can permit evil in the world.”
About This Quote
People may reject belief in God because they cannot reconcile a benevolent deity with the existence of evil.
In simple terms: Evil challenges belief in a good God.
Key Takeaway
Explore the problem of evil, seek deeper understanding.
Themes
faith
suffering
theodicy
Mood
pensive
inquisitive
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- ethical dilemmas
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy of religion
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does evil exist?
- Can faith coexist with suffering?
A Different Perspective
Some view evil as a test rather than a contradiction.
![“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)
