Problem of evil

In the case, the best defense of God would be God’s making whole squirrel species stronger, and I think it doesn’t hold up. Same with the example, Rowe's fawn, from the reading, this example also shows one of unnecessary evils. In conception, the existence of unnecessary evils is compatible with some conception of God. That means, if a sentient squirrel gets squashed by a moose and suffers unnecessarily before it dies then, there still a chance to have God. However, in my mind, if that happened,…

The problem of evil can be defined as the problem of reconciling the presence of evil with the existence of an omniscient, omnipotent and a perfectly good God (Holt, 2008). This theory surrounds the God of classical theism in which Epicurus formulated. The theory states that God is known as an all-knowing, all powerful and all loving being and therefore, how can suffering be existent in a world where God is all- powerful. Augustine made a comment saying “Either God cannot abolish evil, or he…

One of the examples in which the problem of evil is visible in the Judaic tradition is when Moses failed to reach the promised Land of Canaan. Moses led God’s people for many years, but when the Israelites were in the wilderness they broke the promise specified by God. As punishment, God did not lead them straight to the promised land; their short pilgrimage turned into forty years of wandering in the desert, and in the end, Moses himself broke God’s law and did not enter into the promised land.…

An important topic within metaphysical philosophy is theodicy, which works to justify the existence of God even though evil exists. John Hick and Steven Cahn in their respective works, “The Problem of Evil” and “The Problem of Good”, provide valid arguments for the existence and probable non existence of God in the presence of good and evil. Through the reversal of Hick’s argument, I feel that Cahn establishes the illogic behind Hick’s view and proves that because both good and bad will always…

To ask the question why is there evil in the world if God is truly omnipotent and good is to bring up many different debates found within the Christian faith, among them the question of original sin and human free will. These questions have been debated since the foundation of the early Church and have never fully been resolved since that time. Ultimately all viewpoints on the subject -- if they are truly Christian viewpoints -- would agree that God is both omnipotent and good, at least to…

impossible. Kushner also wrote about people believing that God is all good and all powerful even though he allows chaotic things to happen not only to ones who deserve it but also to the people that are good. Which lead to the discussion whether God is evil or good and in extreme circumstances leads to speculation about Gods existence. Although Harold s. Kushner provided many supporting details while reading the book I still have the same view points on God that I did before; God is good, all…

God may or may not exist. In this paper, I will argue that God as an omnipresent being does in fact exist. There have always been philosophers questioning God’s existence, however the only one true argument against God’s existence is evil. They ask how can there be evil in the world if God is all-good, all-knowing, and all-powerful? I will now give a few points that prove God’s existence. Maybe Start by Explaining religion? I will start by addressing the importance of God’s existence.…

allow evil to exist in our universe. The term is called The Problem of Evil, and has been a topic of debates for hundreds of years. In “Dialogue on Good, Evil, and the Existence of God” by John Perry, three philosophers discuss the dilemma. Weirob, an atheist, is bedridden with the flu, and her friend Miller, a devout Christian, wants to say a prayer for her. Weriob, however, is hesitant towards religion, and instead challenges Miller to prove to her that a perfect God and the existence of evil…

suffering while investigating the problem of evil from a theological perspective using scriptural references from the Holy Bible. Evil is the Absence of Good The Bible teaches that God is a powerful and almighty God. Many people wonder why there is so much pain, suffering, and corruption in the world if there is a presumably good God overseeing it. According to the Bible, God could not possibly cause evil since he is a righteous God. Consequently, everything that is evil is of the Devil. Satan…

glaring contradiction between the existence an all knowing, all powerful, all loving God, and evil. This is known as the problem of evil, and it has perplexed theists and atheists for centuries. One 20th century philosopher, J.L Mackie, used a formulation of the problem of evil in an attempt to disprove the existence of God. Over the course of his career, he sought to prove that God could not exist alongside evil. While Mackie’s argument is valid, it is not sound. Mackie’s formulation fails to…