RE: Epicurean Paradox
April 9, 2012 at 8:30 am
(This post was last modified: April 9, 2012 at 8:31 am by Faith No More.)
Drich Wrote:Why would I have to? in your scenario do the parents believe that God Himself kidnapped their baby? Or was it the result of Evil men? If it was the result of evil men then why would anything needed to be said to grief stricken parents, other than support and condolences?
You wouldn't have to, it's just a hypothetical scenario where you are defending your argument in an extreme circumstance.
No, they don't believe god kidnapped their baby, but they are wondering why god would allow such a thing to happen given that he is allegedly omnipotent and benevolent. Why did god sit idly by as this horrible event happened just to preserve free will?
Drich Wrote:If God was obligated to wipe out all evil, then wouldn't our names also be on His hit list? Would their be anyone alive after the age of accountability?
Assuming the Christian doctrine that we are all sinners making us evil, why would an omnipotent god's only option be to kill everyone?
Even if the open windows of science at first make us shiver after the cozy indoor warmth of traditional humanizing myths, in the end the fresh air brings vigor, and the great spaces have a splendor of their own - Bertrand Russell
