Within Reason

#21 Trent Horn, Cameron Bertuzzi & Joe Schmid - The Problem of Evil

Mar 12, 2023
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INSIGHT

Problem of Evil's Significance

  • The problem of evil is a significant challenge to the existence of God.
  • It questions the compatibility of a benevolent, omnipotent God with suffering.
INSIGHT

Challenge to Perfect Being Theism

  • The problem of evil primarily challenges perfect being theism.
  • It questions God's omnibenevolence and omnipotence, not just any theistic concept.
ANECDOTE

Rabbi's Conclusion

  • A rabbi, after the death of his son, concluded God is loving but not all-powerful.
  • This view suggests God desires to help but lacks the ability.
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