Problem of Evil

What is the problem of evil?

Evil shoudln’t exist with a all-loving God

What are the two types of evil?

> Moral evil = Evil caused by humans

>Natural evil = Suffering caused by natural events

Who created the Inconsistent triad?

Mackie

What are the 3 problems inside the inconsistent triad?

>God is omnipotent

>God is omnibeloveonent

>Evil exists

What is Augastine’s theodicy?

Evil it self doesn’t exits, instead it is an absence of good

What are some criticisms of Augastine’s theodicy?

>It doesn’t explain natural evil

>It relays heavily on the bible;s creation story

What is Irenaeus’s theology?

Suffering is needed for human development. The end goal of development is to end up perfect (like God)

What are criticisms of Ireneaus’s theory?

>Suggests God allows evil to exist

>Certain evil seems excessive

What is process theodicy?

God is evolving along with the universe. He doesn’t have the power to stop evil

What is the free will defence?

Evil exists due to true free will existing

Who agreed with Irenauses theodicy?

Hicks

What is the Epicurean Paradox?

God can be both willing and able to prevent evil. If God is willing but unable, He is not omnipotent. If He is able but unwilling, He is not benevolent. If He is both, why does evil exist?

What is Rowe’s Argument?

Intense suffering existing does not make sense if there is an all loving God