problem of evil Flashcards
what is the inconsistant triad
if god is omnipotent and omnibenevolent why is there still evil
what is evil
misery and hardship - lack of goodness
2 types of evil
natural - natural events that cause suffering - floods earthquakes sometimes called act of god
moral - cause by human action - deliberate
what is the effect of existence of evil why
causes some to reject religious beliefs because they struggle to understand how an all loving and powerful god can allow evilin world
how does existence of evil challenge catholics
either god is not able or not willing to abolish evil so isnt omnipotent and omnibeneveloent.
If he is omniscient he would have known evil would come into universe so why didnt he design it differently
how do catholics respond to the idea that god creating evil suggests god doesnt love his creation
moral evil comes from humans misusing freewill
sowa problem of evil
i created both light and darkness i bring blessing and disaster - those who hate me will suffer