Does Evil Exist?

Question 1

Does Evil Exist?

Answer 1

Yes, objective because its definitely there

Question 2

What do Monists claim?

Answer 2

The universe is a single, harmonious unit that is good

• so evil is a mere illusion in our minds
• causes a feeling of suffering only because we cannot see the whole picture
• evil is not part of God’s creation, it is simply the absence of good

Question 3

What do Atheists believe?

Answer 3

Evil is convincing evidence that God does not exist

• omni benevolent God would not have created a universe so full of evil and suffering
• if God was omni potent he would be able to remove suffering
• if omniscient he would not have created a world with E&S in it and he would know how to remove suffering

Question 4

What does Hindu and Buddhism believe about E&S?

Answer 4

Evil is an illusion brought about by human greed and selfishness; under the doctrines of karma (the actions of a person determine their next existence) and rebirth/ reincarnation

• all suffering is a result of evil committed in a previous life
• suffering is not from God and he is not responsible - it is the fault of humans

Question 5

name some monotheistic religions

Answer 5

Christianity
Islam
Judaism

Question 6

What do monotheistic religions claim?

Answer 6

Evil is seen as utterly bad and entirely real

- the scriptures tell of good and evil as part of human experience

Question 7

What is Zoroastrianism

Answer 7

the assumption that the universe is a battlefield on which the principle of good and the principle of evil fight for supremacy unit the end of time

Question 8

God is the source of what?

Answer 8

perfect good and is in conflict with powers of darkness

Question 9

What is believed to be the power of darkness

Answer 9

Satan or the devil