Why is There so Much Evil in the World?

When hearing the news about human trafficking, mass shootings, terrorism, genocide, and other horrendous actions, you may wonder "How can God let this happen?" Or you might cry and shout "Why is there so much evil in the world today?"

First, God (who is good) gave man his own free will.  Second, humans choose to do do bad things as they falsely believes sins is more fun that righteousness.  Finally, the devil is the root of ALL evil.  Satan whispers in man;s ear and heart, and fi man does not recognize who he is and what he saying - he obeys the evil one.

"He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. 

For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, 
that he might destroy the works of the devil." - 1 John 3:8 (KJV)

How did mankind let the devil in?  Can you blame Hollywood for lustful or violent movies?  Maybe, but remember humans have the choice not to go to those types of movies.  If Hollywood can not make money from that type of movie, then they eventually will stop making them.  Humans can and should exercise their free will as well as their wallets to improve this area by not buying to those movie tickets.

If it can not be blamed on Hollywood, can it be the fault of the video game makers?   Possibly, violent videos have desensitized people to others.  However, the choice not to buy or play them does exist too.  If the gaming industry can not make money from that type of game, they may turn to educational or other types of activities to increase sales.  Again, humans can and should exercise their free will, as well as their wallets to improve this area by not purchasing violent games.

"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; 

but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, 

having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, 

and shall be turned unto fables." - 2 Timothy 4:3-4 (KJV)

Could some of man's move to evil be due to removing God and Jesus from public schools?  Could it be the removal of Christian prayer, while allowing or encouraging other religious practices?  Could it be the lack of discipline in public schools? Perhaps these are questions for the humans on school boards and in administrative positions to consider, check history, and then take appropriate action.  If parents feel any of the above is a safety or religious issue, they may become a vocal member of the PTA.  Alternatively, parents may research options for private schools or home schooling for children.

Could more of man's move toward evil be due to the decline in church attendance?  Could it the ignorance of moral standards?  Could it be due to some churches trying to fill their seats by watering down the Bible teaching or choosing to ignore some of God's guidelines and instructions altogether?  Perhaps these are questions for the humans serving as church leaderships and sitting in the pews  administrative positions to not just consider but act upon now.