Problem of evil

Question 1

What is the inconsistent triangle theory?

Answer 1

It states that G-d has 2 distinct attributes:
- He is omnipotent
- He is omnibenevolent
However, there is still evil in the world which is inconsistent with G-d’s person

Question 2

What is the logical problem of evil?

Answer 2

• If G-d is omniponent and chooses not to stop evil then he is not omnibenevolent
• If G-d is omnibenevolent and cannot stop evil, then he is not all powerful
• If G-d has neither of these attributes, then he is not truly G-d
  Therefore, G-d must not exist

Question 3

What is the evidential problem of evil

Answer 3

• Our experience of the world points to two ideas: either G-d does not have the characteristics traditionally attributed to him, or G-d does not exist
• There is too much evil in the world that we cannot explain

Question 4

What is the evidential problem of evil?

Answer 4

• Our experience of the natural world points to 1 of 2 conclusions
• Either G-d does not have the characteristics traditionally attributed to him, or he does not exist
• We are unable to explain the abundance of evil in the world just from experience
• If the reason evil exists is for us to understand the value of goodness, then why can it not be in a smaller portion

Question 5

What is a theodicy?

Answer 5

It is the attempt to explain why an omnipotent/benevolent G-d would permit suffering