My question is about the origin of evil. In my understanding of reformation theology: evil exists to better glorify God as all of creation. But theologians have always said "God is not the author of evil" why is he not the author of evil?

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Romans 8: 28

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Why Does God Allow Child Suffering? - Francis Chan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TKlRV5hjaI

What is Total Depravity? - Paul Washer [Genesis 6:5, 8:21, Romans 3:23]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAGloeBs0Cg

Did God Preordain Sin? - John MacArthur & R.C. Sproul [Romans 8 and 9 Rev 5:12] Q&A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM5R0ONqiTI