Mackies problem of evil

Question 1

What does Mackie suggest?

Answer 1

Change definition of god- goodness
suggest evil is an illusion- christian science
non-rational religious experiences personal testimony

Question 2

What is maces quotation on goodness?

Answer 2

proposiitons that a good omnipotent thing exists and that evil exists are incompatible

Question 3

What does Mackie suggest about religious experiences?

Answer 3

“religious beliefs lack rational support, several parts o the essential theological doctrine are inconseietnt”

Question 4

What is aquinas’ quote to oppose Mackie?

Answer 4

“God can do al things possible”- God cant perform logically impossible acts- evil