Moral evil is the harm human beings choose: violence, abuse, exploitation, betrayal, and cruelty.
It is different from suffering caused by nature, because it has a moral dimension: responsibility, guilt, and the need for justice.
Why Naming Evil Matters
If we cannot name evil, we cannot heal. The Christian story does not call evil good. It calls it what it is, and it insists that God’s love is not sentimental but truthful.
Hope Beyond the Damage
Christian hope says forgiveness is possible without denying harm, and that justice will not be lost. God can redeem what evil tried to destroy.
Where Theology Meets Real Life
If you are looking to take these truths from your head to your heart—especially as we navigate the heavy realities of pain, trauma, and trying to live faithfully in a broken world—I want to invite you to explore my book, Forgiveness. Together, we look closely at one of the most challenging yet profoundly restorative commands of Jesus, discovering how it is possible to find healing and hope even when it feels impossible.
