The Concept of God Across The Abrahamic Religions - Chapter Six
THE CONCEPT OF GOD Across The Abrahamic Religions A Scriptural Comparative Study Based On The Islamic & Judeo-Christian Scriptures By Khaled Askar (Abu Al-Qayyem) Chapter Six: Is God Benevolent or Malevolent? Is God Evil? Judaism & Christianity The Biblical God Is Malevolent (Evil) It is of no surprise to any biblically literate Christian that the Judeo-Christian scripture attributes to God a profusion of malevolent qualities which contradict His incontestable omnibenevolent nature. The faith of every devout believer is based on the fundamental understanding that God Almighty is All-Good, possessing only benevolent attributes. Such a theological core belief acts as a concrete pillar that could never be uprooted from the hearts of true believers. However, the Bible challenges such deeply entrenched faith when it portrays God as partially benevolent and partially malevolent. God, exalted is He, is depicte...