Bible Question:
"Nothing happens that God did not intend to happen" is a good summary of Augustine's theology, but not scripture. Did God intend for man to disobey and fall into sin? NO. He intended that man would enjoy harmonious fellowship with Him. Man freely chose to disobey, God did not make this choice for us. Does God intend for children to be kidnapped, raped and killed? Please say no. Stop ascribing to God what can only be explained as moral free agents acting in opposition to God's will. God is not the author of evil. Read Boyd's books "Satan and the Problem of Evil", "God at War" and "God of the Possible". |
Bible Answer: Parable - Every now and then -- not any too often, mind you! -- I read a statement on the forum that is so important, so true, and so well said that it deserves special mention. Your statement -- "Stop ascribing to God what can only be explained as moral free agents acting in opposition to God's will. God is not the author of evil." -- falls into that category. I tip my hat to you in thanks and commendation for this fine post. --Hank |