Evil, biblical nature of evil?

Howdy folks,

A Christian friend said to me that Evil is the absence of good.

Is that a biblical understanding of evil?

It seems to me that Evil beings in the Bible seem more tangible and solid than that. Surely Christians must believe in evil as an actual force?

What definition of evil accords with how evil actually operates?

I believe God didn't create anything EVIL. This is biblical.
Genesis 1 God creates and says "and saw that it was GOOD"

Therefore EVIL doesnt exist IN and OF itself!

Evil is like holes: You cant have holes unless you have something[piece of wood etc.] in WHICH to have the holes!

yeah well mr blue pagan god there is not a Christian and perhaps would like to discuss the pagan god he meditates on

personally, I would not allow that type of avie to be seen here

the black hole of questioning the existence of the one true God is beckoning

evil is an invitation to worship the devil in the guise of false gods such as the one you have depicted

So God created good with holes in it ... Like Swiss Cheese?

see?

he is just here to play devil's advocate

only he is not playing'

I just wish people would not respond as if he were seriously searching.

and you can meditate on that and self analyze with your psychotherapy

No! Read what I said again:

I specifically said: God didnt create anything EVIL. Genesis 1: God creates and says "it was GOOD"

Evil only comes to being AFTER disobedience!

Forest Gump said, stupid is, as stupid does, so it seems like evil is, as evil does.

The evil spirits are absent of good so they will do evil for they are alive and must do something in their existence.

But people it would not be an absence of good, for we know good, and evil, and we do good, and evil, when in the world, so good is with us, so it is an act of good, and not an absence of good for it is there, but an act of evil.

If we do evil, good is still there with us, and we are not absent of it, so if we do an evil act, the good is still there to do that instead of the evil, so we cannot be absent of good.

When they take the mark of the beast in the future when the world rebels against God, then they will be absent of good, and have the nature of a devil.

If we do an evil act sure we did not play upon good so it would be absent of good concerning that solo act, but the good is there to do instead of the evil, and is not absent but we did not want to do it.

For we might steal something, but then next time temptation comes we say we do not want to steal that wanting to do good, so we cannot be absent of good when stealing, for it is not absent but in us to exercise not stealing, for it did not go away.

But I know what they are saying, but we are not ever absent of good, for it is the tree of good, and evil, to exercise whatever we choose.

lets' talk about the blood of Christ and how we can be forgiven because of the blood of Christ

let's talk about how good overcomes evil and how the devil has been defeated once for all time

did you know the devil, who is represented in that pagan god you are displaying, wants people to hate the truth just like he does?

let's talk about that

The blue figure is not a pagan god, is Dorje Chang, but I'm not here to discuss MY religion, this is a Christian forum. I'm just asking you about yours so I can understand better.
But if enough people want me to get lost then I will.

That is true that God did not create anything evil, but came about by the angels, and people.

For Lucifer was made perfect in his ways until iniquity was found in him, which he did it himself.

And God made man upright but they sought out many inventions, which Adam and Eve were an innocent nature in flesh when created, and they did it themselves.

Not coming from God.

• “The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8)
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• “[Christ] himself likewise partook of the same things [flesh and blood], that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil.” (Hebrews 2:14)
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• “[God] disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.” (Colossians 2:15)

you are only lost if you refuse Jesus

this is a Christian forum so let's talk about Christ

you say you want to know about Christianity, yet you have never discussed the One that belief is founded upon

I've checked out some of your posts so I think that is a pretty fair statement

Or you could start your own thread about that!
I started this thread as I would like to understand better this concept of evil. You talked about the devil, is the devil an absence of something, a Void, or is he an actual being that has existed in history?

you just said you were here to learn about Christianity

there is no Christianity without the Lord of Lords and King of Kings...Christ Jesus

..again, this is a Christian forum as you stated so let's talk about the One who overcame evil

you do not own the thread or the forum. either you want to learn about Christianity as you said, or you do not

and if you do not, then you have another purpose in what you ask

I havent even HEARD of that pagan deity.

Well now I know whats what!

I gave you an answer to your question, accept it or reject it.

BUT if you are worshiping a false pagan god, you got BIGGER PROBLEMS than the philosophical nature of evil.

Repent and believe the Gospel! The truth is that Jesus Christ died on the cross for your sins, shed His blood to save YOU from your sins. Will you repent and turn to Him for your salvation? Or are you going to stick with a wooden god thats DEAD?

Come to the LIVING CHRIST.

Thank you for your sincere good wishes for me, but I am happy with my own religion.
I wish you the very best too.

I'm half understanding... So it's like there are actual beings, but they themselves
have an absence in them, even though the goodness is available... more like being cut off from goodness/God?

So if Lucifer was originally good, something Lucifer did created this void inside him?

I know we have had our disagreements at times, but it is fun to watch you cut loose every once in a while HAHAH light him up.....

Light him up?!
I'm just trying to understand how Christians understand evil... I understand how you are Christians and you may see it as your duty or your pleasure to launch into evangelizing, but I'm just here to ask some simple questions.. on particular topics... I'm not here to give you my religion or to try to take away yours, and I'm not here for a debate about my religion.
Some of you seem to experience my questioning as rude, or attacking perhaps? This is not my intention.

I'm just looking for answers to the questions I've asked, that's all. Nobody wants to light anybody up, or give anybody a hard time. Ok?

Jesus said 'Love the Lord God with all our heart' and 'love our neighbors as we love ourself''. So these are the major things to do.

Any biblical references as to the nature of evil would be welcome.