Problem of Evil + Suffering Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What was the belief of Epicurus?
A
he believed that if God is omnipotent and omnibenevolent suffering cannot exist and since it exists it creates the inconsistent triad meaning god does not exist
2
Q
What are the 2 types of evil?
A
moral
natural
3
Q
What is moral evil?
A
moral evil is brought on by the action of evil people e.g war and rape
4
Q
What is natural evil?
A
caused by the world of which nobody can cause or change
5
Q
What reasoning do christians give for suffering?
A
humans have free will
character development
suffering is seen as a test of faith
life isn’t supposed to be perfect
