Exploring the Problem of Evil and Predestination in Theology

This chapter delves into various theological perspectives on the problem of evil, including the concept that evil is the absence of good, and discusses how theologians like Maimonides and Aquinas have approached this issue within the context of a benevolent god. It also contrasts John Calvin's doctrine of predestination with traditional views on salvation based on individual merit, highlighting the complexity of accepting predetermined outcomes in religious belief systems.