Biblical Hebrew Forum

[Brian Roberts <formoria AT carolina.rr.com>]

Then explain the creation of Satan and as an evil being. Especially 
given the Christian teaching of Lucifer, the fallen angel and 1/3 of the 
angels in heaven, having fallen to serve him.


On Thursday, August 11, 2005, at 10:32  AM, Shoshanna Walker wrote:

> Only human beings have the choice between good and evil
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> Angels do not have any choice.  They are created to do a job for G-d
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> Shoshanna
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> In my mind, it has to do with free will. In order to make an honest
> choice of obedience (good), the possibility of disobedience (evil) must
> exist. Therefore, creating evil was (pardon the pun) a necessary evil.
> It levels the karmic playing field. Satan was simply a created being who
> chose....poorly.
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Best Salaams,

R. Brian Roberts
Amateur Researcher in Biblical Archaeology