Because there is no supernatural devil does not mean that there is no evil in our world.
Evil can be caused by human ignorance and fear.
But real evil is the deliberate rejection of God's goodness.
Because God is seen as harsh, irrational, and vindictive some people will reject good altogether and embrace evil and its master the devil.
The devil is seen as more sensible than God.
These people will do evil in our world in the hope that the devil will reward them.
And it may seem as if he does.
But most of these benefits accrue because of talent and hard work.
They are not rewards from the devil.
But they persist.
And they believe.
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