How Evil Can Coexist With A Good, All-Powerful God | The Confessions of Saint Augustine

In his Confessions, Saint Augustine explains how evil can coexist with a good and all-powerful God.

Episode 9 - The Commentaries: The Confessions of St. Augustine

A unique blend of autobiography, philosophy, and theology, Confessions encapsulates Augustine’s journey from the depths of worldly indulgence to the profound sanctity for which he is venerated today. Thigpen reveals his intense personal connection to this poignant odyssey with 20 enlightening episodes of key excerpts and insights.

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[CMBCanfield]

“I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.” Isaiah 45:7

[Paul]

"The evil is the absence of the good"
Best explanation!

[MrKev]

Christ be with you
yes, sin is not a thing.
it is the absence of Love.
God bless you

[virolo]

Is this the same Augustine who came to Britain and found a thriving community of Christians there, and then had them slaughtered because they held the Bible to be of higher authority than the Pope?

[Fernando-nos]

The same Augustine who engaged in debauchery & instead of being accountable. Blamed the devil & women. Hence the modern day vow of chastity by Priests.

[susanhaney]

This doesn't make sense. It means that "evil" people and angels are stronger than God because they can resist his power. Or else, God is not good because he refuses to stop evil happening to innocent people.