Who rules the world?

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The forgoing still leaves us with the question, If God is loving, just, and powerful, why are we surrounded with evil? One common misperception need to be cleared up first. Many people think of Almighty God as the ruler of this world, the one who is in direct control of everything. "Note one atom or molecule of the universe is outside his active rule," said the president of one theological seminary. Does the bible raelly teach that? Not at all. Many are surprised to learn what the bible actually say about who rules the world. For example, 1 John 5:19 states: "The whole world is lying on the power of the wicked one." Who is this wicked one? Jesus identified him as Satan the devil, whom he called "the ruler of this world." (John 14:30) Now, does that not make sense? Satan is cruel, deceptive, and hateful-traits that underlie much of the suffering that people experience. Why, though, does God allow Satans rule?