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title: "\"Why Did God Make Satan?\" Kids and Questions About Evil"
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type: "articles"
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authors:
  - "Moody Radio"
date: "2023-04-19"
updated: "2026-02-18"
topics:
  - "Family Life"
  - "Parenting"
perspective: "Engage"
---

# "Why Did God Make Satan?" Kids and Questions About Evil

> Children ask tough questions about evil, God's goodness, and Satan. This episode with Clayton Keenon tackles real questions kids have and offers thoughtful, biblical answers for families.

**Type:** Articles  
**Published:** April 19, 2023  
**Authors:** [Moody Radio](https://www.bibletolife.com/resources/authors/moody-radio)  
**Topics:** [Family Life](https://www.bibletolife.com/resources/topics/family-life), [Parenting](https://www.bibletolife.com/resources/topics/parenting)  
**Perspective:** Engage

Kids and adults alike have a lot of questions about evil: If God is good, why is there evil? If I am called to love everyone, do I have to love Satan? Why did God make Satan?

These questions are not easy to answer, but reflect the Godly desire to understand God’s character as well as our fleshly desires to experience sin. Tune in to this episode with Clayton Keenon where we answer real questions that children have about evil.