The Problem Of Evil And Suffering

Question 1

What is John Mackies quote about inconsistent triad

Answer 1

“God is omnipotent; god is wholly good; and yet evil exists”

Question 2

Who created the inconsistent triad

Answer 2

John mackie

Question 3

Why does John mackie disagree with st Augustine

Answer 3

He believes there is too much suffering than needed to make a good contrast

Question 4

What does William rowe believe

Answer 4

Intense “ human and animal suffering “ makes gods existence u likely

Question 5

What are William rowes 2 examples of unnecessary suffering

Answer 5

1. A fawn in a forest fire
2. Abuse of a 5 year old child

Question 6

What do catholics believe about evil and suffering

Answer 6

Catholics were given free will so when they choose the wrong thing it causes suffering

Question 7

How created the idea of soul making

Answer 7

John hick

Question 8

What is soul making

Answer 8

The idea that suffering is used to help people grow

Question 9

What are st Augustine’s answers to suffering

Answer 9

1. Existence of evil helps people appreciate the good in the world
2. Evil is the privation of good
3. God is always able to bring a greater good out of suffering

Question 10

What do Jews believe about evil and suffering

Answer 10

Humans are born with a conscience. They have been provided with the Torah and mitzvot as guidance to avoid evil

Question 11

How to Jews apologise for evil

Answer 11

They celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur to apologise for times they have sinned. This is because they believe they can’t hide evil from god