7. The problem of evil and suffering Flashcards
1
Q
Why is evil and suffering a problem for some religious people?
A
Why would God allow evil and suffering to exist on earth?
2
Q
Why is the problem of evil and suffering a paradox?
A
If God is omnibenevolent, he would not want evil to exist, if he is omnipotent, he would be able to stop it, and if he is omniscient, he would know about it: so why is evil a thing?
3
Q
What are God’s three most important characteristics?
A
- His omniscience
- His omnipotence
- His omnibenevolence
4
Q
What should a good, powerful and loving God be able to do?
A
Be able to stop evil (and yet he doesn’t)
