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Chapter V. An objection, how God Himself can be said to create evil.

The Works of John Cassian. — translated by ANF/NPNF editors

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An objection, how God Himself can be said to create evil.

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Germanus: We often read in holy Scripture that God has created evil or brought it upon men, as is this passage: “There is none beside Me. I am the Lord, and there is none else: I form the light and create darkness, I make peace, and create evil.” And again: “Shall there be evil in a city which the Lord hath not done?”

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