How could some angels rebel against God?

[IWantGod]

Judaism has a simpler answer: the angels do NOT have free will to rebel. On the contrary, they MUST do as they are instructed by Gd, including HaSatan, the tempter, the accuser, and the recorder of our sins. They CANNOT accomplish any other task except the one they are designed for by Gd. Thus mankind is the ONLY being who has free will, and this is why Gd called His Creation VERY good (rather than merely good) only after He created man. But we do agree with Catholicism that the destiny, divine providence of the universe is incomplete and was created such by Gd. However, it is only through the partnership of Gd and HUMANITY, rather than that of Gd and His angels, that the universe can be gradually repaired and evil be conquered.

So according to this view, Satan is not really evil, he is simply playing a role that he cannot possibly deviate from.

 

[meltzerboy2]

That is correct. He certainly appears evil, however, as well as in constant battle with Gd and almost His match. The fact is his role is to do the dirty work of tempting humanity for the purpose of testing its faith and ensuring that faith is based on free will. He also makes a record of humanity’s shortcomings and plays the role of prosecutor in the heavenly tribunal so that humanity can be reminded of its earthly sins and defend itself before Gd. In this way, we judge ourselves although the final verdict is administered by Gd. If that verdict is guilty, however, it is HaSatan that carries out the sentence as the angel of (spiritual) death, for it is too painful to Gd to punish us by denying us heaven.

 

[Needy1]

Ty for the answers, everyone.