Why does God allow evil?
Romans 8:28
28 And we know that to them that love God, all things work together unto good, to such as, according to his purpose, are called to be saints.
Isaiah 45:7
7 I form the light, and create darkness, I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord that do all these things.
Job 12:22-23
22 He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth up to light the shadow of death. 23 He multiplieth nations, and destroyeth them, and restoreth them again after they were overthrown.
Catholic view (generated):
God allows evil to exist in the world because he has given humans free will, which means they have the ability to choose between good and evil. However, God can bring good out of evil, such as through the redemption and transformation of suffering. Ultimately, God permits evil to test and strengthen our faith, and to offer us the opportunity to grow in virtue and draw closer to him.
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