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>I don’t think it is true. It doesn’t make much sense
Trying to squeeze concepts of the transcendent, tridimensionality of the Holy Trinity down into our 3D+time "pea brains" is apt to produce many current mysteries. :D In fact, this aspect of scripture (transcendent [ie, beyond our universe], mysterious) is a strong argument for the divine origin of the material (as opposed to, say, all other religions).
>But Yahweh is responsible for Satan and his minions running buck wild to begin with.
God created Lucifer and other angels. They, themselves, created their own evil. Watching someone do evil isn't the same as the evildoer's evil.
>He’s supposed to know what’s going to happen and have the means of preventing it but doesn’t.
Both true. However:
A) God isn't Santa Clause, much to the chagrin of selfish heathens. :D
B) Strong freewill (ie, it can lead to utter destruction) is necessary for strong Love (ie, it will last throughout all eternity).
Simple as.
>but I’ve always had a soft spot for his Narnia books.
Same. Wonderful works that I still read today.