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The argument against "evil", theists please come to the defense.

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The argument against "evil", theists please come to the defense.
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RE: The argument against "evil", theists please come to the defense.
July 19, 2012 at 1:47 am (This post was last modified: July 19, 2012 at 1:48 am by Oldandeasilyconfused.)
In my opinion,the problems of evil and suffering are incompatible with the notion of an Abrahamic/caring/powerful God.


I agree with the pithy summation attributed to Epicurus:

Quote:Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?
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RE: The argument against "evil", theists please come to the defense. - by padraic - July 19, 2012 at 1:47 am

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