Problem of evil

The problem of evil has been a consistent argument coming from both theists and atheists for ages. In this paper the argument will be examined from both sides, the article A Simpler Free Will Defense” will be summarized, and I will analyze the article and additionally explain why my side of the argument is correct. The question that stands is “if there is a God how does he let evil occur?” Is it that this God cannot prevent the evil, which goes against the typical theist view that God is…

the first book of St. Augustine’s De Libero Arbitrio, Augustine and his student, Evodius, explore the problem of evil. More specifically, they explore the the question, “Is not God responsible for evil?” In trying to answer this question many more questions focused on evil arise. St. Augustine and his peers explore the original cause of evil and come to the conclusion that God is not to blame for evil, but man is to blame because he abuses the free will that God has given him. In this essay, I…

Hell is a bigger problem than evil. For the purposes of this essay, “Hell” will refer to the fire and brimstone or “Traditional Hell” (Adams, p. 276). Adams’ position will be elaborated upon by first discussing the non-fatalistic aspects of the problem of evil. Next, her position will be strengthened by inspecting Richard Swinburne’s theodicies. Lastly, an examination of Adams’ discussion on human agency will support her view that Hell is a bigger problem than evil. The problem of evil as…

and Why Does Evil exist in the world? Theodicy is defined as the vindication of divine goodness and providence in view of the existence of evil. So why does evil exist? Unfortunately, evil is present throughout the world. Many people wonder why bad things happen to good people. As long as there has been good in the world it has quickly been shadowed by evil. Many people have speculated on why God lets evil exist. In this paper, I hope to touch on some meanings on the reason for evil. God…

philanthropists if we as people learn to be evil or are born evil. While reading our latest assigned book Augustine ● Confessions, we have learned according to Augustine that we were born evil originally. Many have questioned this because God has created us all and why would he create us to be born with evil and malicious intent? However we must remember that God had created the Devil, who was at one point an angel in his camp. So what causes us to bring out these evil and malicious actions…

reality; ontology is a specific branch of science with classification of entities in accordance with such a hierarchy. The problem of evil is the confusion that emerges from trying to reconcile the belief that God is the all powerful, all knowing, and just with the suffering and evil in the world. Even though God is good nonetheless, there is evil around us. The significance of evil is for us to have faith, and turn to God so He can protect us from harm and any danger. In the traditional Western…

paper, I will support the idea of the existence of God. First I will present Anselm’s ontological argument for the existence of God, then I will present Gaunilo’s criticism on Anselm’s argument. Finally, I will show the coherent existence of God and evil. To understand the argument for the existence of God, we first define the usage of God in this paper. God is the greatest conceivable being who is omniscient, omnipotent, and omnibenevolent. He is capable of knowing everything and doing…

interesting arguments to support their positions. Perhaps no argument is as famous as one by Hume which has come to be known as the problem of evil. The argument goes as follows, “Epicurus’ old questions are yet unanswered. Is he willing to prevent evil, but no able? Then he is impotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Whence then is evil.” I am going to break down this argument into its premises, and explain how the premise about God’s…

For centuries atheists and theists have debated one of the most important questions to date; does God exist? Are there hard evidences to prove His existence if he truly is real? Most importantly, why is there so much evil in this world? These questions cannot be easily answered, nor will there ever be a definite answer for them from either point of view; however, they are still thought provoking and great questions to explore and discuss to find a better understanding of why we believe what we…

For many years I have wrestled with this one problem that I had with my Jesus. I have read a thousand times about his power and might and how there is not anything he cannot do. I have read a million times of his love for me as an individual and also of his love for children. I fell in love with what Jesus represented to this waif of a child, with no power of her own. However, in the back of my mind there echoed one question, “why did you let me be hurt so badly?” Is he not all powerful, does he…