(March 22, 2018 at 3:34 pm)Neo-Scholastic Wrote:(March 22, 2018 at 2:48 pm)Khemikal Wrote: This world isn't even close to the best possible world by reference to states of affairs -in- this world.
I think you misunderstand me. My point is that the Problem of Evil, from the skeptics side, is not a logical argument; but rather, an emotional one based on incredulity. That you believe the world could be better has nothing to do with whether or not it actually could be. Secondly the state of the world most likely could be dramatically improved if everyone, including myself, always behaved like the best person they could be. That we choose not to do so isn't God's fault and doesn't negate that idea that it all started out pretty good until people started messing with each other.
Excellent post!
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh
