Clement of Alexandria

When1: 182

When2: 202

Who: Clement of Alexandria or Titus Flavius Clemens [Clemens, Titus Flavius]

What: philosopher

Where: Alexandria, Egypt

works\ Hortatory Discourse to the Greeks [182 to 202]

Detail: He lived ? to 215 and was Christian. God created the world so all wills can overcome sin, face punishment, and have redemption. God does not oppose his creation but is separate from it. Evil is an action by people, not substance, and so God did not create it. Evil is rebellion against God's will. Evil is love of God's creation, rather than God. Evil spirits are wills that do evil but are not human.

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