The Contours of Evil and Its Annihilation

It is impossible to comprehend evil, or Satan, in rational, or even irrational terms. Evil is not the creation of a good Divinity. It is the product of human choice, and as such, it is subject to our control. God is free and He creates out of love. Man, created in God's image, also enjoys the freedom of choice. In essence, only good or the absence of good exists; evil per se does not exist. Love and goodness are the unique instruments capable of counteracting evil. Evil exists here, in us and through us; it attempts to direct our free choice toward doubting the existence of goodness. The Devil thus lies in wail for us, ready to deceive us through subterfuge and negativity. Yet love can annihilate his power.