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How many times have we choose to stick with our false beliefs even when strong evidences presented? Loyal believers of Deity tend to abandon and neglect any evidence goes against the idea that God is Omnibenevolent. As Hume had concluded, “...the existence of suffering is prima facie evidence against the Deity as described”(Churchland 1986, p.379). “Why is there so much misery?”Hume asked(Churchland 1986, p.379). According to Hume, there is an explanation for the existence of misery and suffering; God knows people are suffering but prefers not to help. Disasters, pains, and sufferings are common phenomena all over the world. We cannot ignore the truth that miseries happen everyday and everywhere, Hume continued. Looking closely at the world

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