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“The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam

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RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam

February 1, 2015 at 3:17 am (This post was last modified: February 1, 2015 at 3:19 am by bennyboy.)

(February 1, 2015 at 3:08 am)Harris Wrote: Have you ever given a thought why malaria is not a problem in the secular west but it is a problem in Africa?

Sorry, that's as far as I could get!

Have you ever given a thought why slipping on ice is a problem in Canada but not in Uganda?

Let's make this multiple choice:
a) Imperial pigs
b) divine retribution
c) different climates
d) the will of God

Hint: when in doubt, pick _____.

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“The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Harris - January 13, 2015 at 2:02 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by FatAndFaithless - January 13, 2015 at 2:04 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Chili - January 13, 2015 at 2:24 pm

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RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Surgenator - January 13, 2015 at 2:37 pm

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RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by The Grand Nudger - January 13, 2015 at 2:11 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by downbeatplumb - January 13, 2015 at 2:16 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Chili - January 13, 2015 at 2:37 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Aoi Magi - January 13, 2015 at 2:19 pm

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RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Alex K - January 13, 2015 at 2:57 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Chili - January 13, 2015 at 3:18 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Esquilax - January 13, 2015 at 3:19 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Chili - January 13, 2015 at 3:44 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by FatAndFaithless - January 13, 2015 at 4:12 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Chili - January 13, 2015 at 5:27 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by FatAndFaithless - January 13, 2015 at 5:29 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Surgenator - January 13, 2015 at 5:54 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Esquilax - January 13, 2015 at 4:45 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Chili - January 13, 2015 at 5:44 pm

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RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by The Grand Nudger - January 13, 2015 at 5:39 pm

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RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by The Grand Nudger - January 13, 2015 at 6:09 pm

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RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Chili - January 13, 2015 at 6:19 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Losty - January 13, 2015 at 6:26 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by The Grand Nudger - January 13, 2015 at 6:28 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Losty - January 13, 2015 at 6:28 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by The Grand Nudger - January 13, 2015 at 6:35 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Chili - January 13, 2015 at 6:48 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Brian37 - January 13, 2015 at 6:46 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by bennyboy - January 13, 2015 at 7:19 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Chili - January 13, 2015 at 8:49 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by The Grand Nudger - January 13, 2015 at 7:20 pm

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RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by bennyboy - January 13, 2015 at 10:04 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Chili - January 13, 2015 at 11:40 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by bennyboy - January 14, 2015 at 12:20 am

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Chili - January 14, 2015 at 1:24 am

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Harris - January 19, 2015 at 11:14 am

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Esquilax - January 19, 2015 at 1:00 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by paulpablo - January 20, 2015 at 1:12 am

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by paulpablo - January 20, 2015 at 6:05 am

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Cato - January 20, 2015 at 7:12 am

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by The Grand Nudger - January 19, 2015 at 11:16 am

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RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by bennyboy - January 19, 2015 at 9:39 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Roxy904 - January 20, 2015 at 12:29 am

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Thumpalumpacus - January 19, 2015 at 11:59 pm

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by robvalue - January 20, 2015 at 7:51 am

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Harris - February 1, 2015 at 3:08 am

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by bennyboy - February 1, 2015 at 3:17 am

RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by Harris - February 5, 2015 at 2:37 am

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RE: “The Problem of Evil” in atheism and in Islam - by IATIA - February 12, 2015 at 12:36 am

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