Discuss and compare some of the solutions that philosophers have offered for the problem of evil. What do you believe is the most convincing way to make the existence of an all-powerful God compatible with the existence of evil in the world?
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The problem can be stated as follows: If God is all-powerful, he can prevent evil; if God is all-good, he wants to prevent evil; yet evil exists. Show more…
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