the problem of evil theme
Discussed is the ancient problem of how to reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of an omnipotent, omnibenevolent, and omniscient God.
Examples
"The Epicurian paradox" famously goes as follows: Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?
2 total · 2 major
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| movie: Winter Light (1963) | major | the priest and Jonas both could not reconcile the evil they saw in the world with the idea of God (though Tomas' problems went deeper still) |
| tz1985e1x13c | major | Discussed was why God would permit such fine beings to die so horribly. |