Orthodox Brothers St. Eustace (@steustace)

It is in the context of these understandings that the Fathers speak of evil. Evil is not a “thing,” nor something that has any existence or being at all. To think about evil, it is necessary to understand that all of creation (ourselves included) is in motion (kenesis). Everything moves and changes (in terms of being). The proper movement for all things is towards its end in God (its telos). This is a movement towards greater truth, beauty, and goodness. Evil, on the other hand, is a movement away from proper being, a movement away from truth, beauty, and goodness. However, it is crucial to note that this is a movement, and not a thing. https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/glory2godforallthings/2021/02/01/does-goodness-require-the-possiblity-of-evil/ #orthodox #christianity #orthodoxchristianity #orthodoxbrotherhood #obse #steustace