How should the believer understand the presence of evil?

The answer

The almighty God did not create evil. Rather, what happened to us was the consequence of the entry of sin into human life. God, in His love for us, supports us and turns evil into the mystery of sanctification, blessing, and an eternal crown for us.

Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty

Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty, Catechism of the Coptic Orthodox Church, Volumes 1 and 2, Books 1–7. First English Edition, 2023. Published by St. George Coptic Orthodox Church, Sporting, Alexandria, and Queen St. Mary & Prince Tadros Coptic Orthodox Church, South Brunswick, NJ. Copyright © 2023. Translation and Editing: Youth of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Arabian Gulf, and Egypt.