The Logical Problem of Evil

Question 1

What is moral evil?

Answer 1

That which arises from cruelty oppression violence etc…

Question 2

What is natural evil?

Answer 2

Phenomena like disease, earthquakes etc…

Question 3

David Hume’s quote on God’s existence in the face of evil

Answer 3

‘Is He willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then is he impotent. Is he able but not willing? Then is he malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Whence then is evil?’

Question 4

Who did Hume derive his ideas from

Answer 4

Epicurus

Question 5

When was David Hume around?

Answer 5

The 18th century

Question 6

Why do some believe even that does not deny Gods existence

Answer 6

Because God is unable to do the logically impossible; such as a round square

Question 7

Why can’t God’s power include the prevention of evil

Answer 7

because He gave us free will

Question 8

what was Plantinga’s belief?

Answer 8

It is always possible that God has a viable reason for allowing, permitting or not preventing evil.