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Stephen Law on The Problem of Evil

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Jun 9, 2007
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Two Problems of Evil

  • The problem of evil has two forms: logical and evidential.
  • The logical problem questions any suffering with a good God, while the evidential problem questions the vast amount.
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Suffering as Evil

  • Suffering is a key aspect of evil and often the focus in discussions.
  • The term "evil" carries metaphysical baggage, while "suffering" is more direct.
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Evidential vs. Logical Problem

  • The evidential problem poses a greater challenge to theists than the logical problem.
  • Some suffering might be justified as the price for a greater good, like compassion.
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