The Problem of Evil for Ethical Monotheism: A Philosophical Inquiry
How can one God be good and powerful, yet allow evil? Explore the origin, nature, purpose, and meaning of evil from ethical monotheism perspectives.
Evil is generally defined as the opposite of good and is commonly associated with harmful events (such as destructive acts of nature) or conscious wrongdoing (via individual or group behavior). Read articles about evil below.
Satan and the Testament of Job
The Testament of Job, written sometime between 100 BC-100 AD, shows how Satan's role and character evolved from a servant of God to the spirit of idolatry and vengeance.
Evil and Urizen: William Blake’s Visions of a Demiurge
Is reason the root of all evil? That's the core theme romantic era poet and artist, William Blake, tackles in his alternative-to-Genesis creation story, The Book of Urizen.
Philosophy of Religion: A Definition of Philosophy
A framework for looking at religion from a philosophical perspective.
Sleep Paralysis: Demon Encounters and Terror in the Night
If you've ever woken up but felt paralyzed - or perhaps you've seen things, heard voices, or felt an evil presence. Relax - it's probably just sleep paralysis.
Satan
Satan is the title of the devil, the chief adversary of Jesus and mankind in Christian traditions.
Mephistophiles
Mephistophiles is the name of the devil in the Faust myths of the late Middle Ages through the Renaissance.
Melchiresa
Melchiresa is the one of the names for a predominant evil being in several of the fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Mastema
Mastema is another name for Satan in the Book of Jubilees and other non-biblical texts.
Good vs. Evil: Dualism in Religious Writings
The struggle between two opposing forces is known as "dualism." Here's a breakdown of several types of dualism common to religious writings.
Perceptions of Evil – What Makes Someone Evil?
Is someone born evil or are they nurtured to become evil?
Belial
Belial (or Beliaal) is Hebrew for "without value." He is known as Beliar in Greek.