The Problem of Evil

What is the logical problem of evil?

• The belief that evil makes the existence of God improbable.

• The belief that evil makes the existence of God impossible.

• The belief that evil is a necessary part of the world.

• The belief that evil and suffering are unrelated to the existence of God.

Which philosopher is NOT associated with the logical problem of evil?

• Epicurus

• David Hume

• J.L. Mackie

• Immanuel Kant

What is the inconsistent triad?

• God is all-knowing, God is all-powerful, and God is all-loving.

• God is all-powerful, God is all-loving, and evil exists.

• God is all-knowing, evil exists, and God is all-loving.

• God is all-powerful, evil exists, and God is all-knowing.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the God of classical theism?

• Omniscient

• Omnipotent

• Omnibenevolent

• Omnishambles

According to the logical problem of evil, why is the existence of God and evil considered logically inconsistent?

• Because God cannot be all-knowing and all-powerful at the same time.

• Because an all-powerful, all-loving God would not allow evil to exist.

• Because evil is necessary for free will.

• Because God does not intervene in the world.

What does the term ‘ex-nihilo’ mean in the context of the logical problem of evil?

• Creation out of nothing

• Creation out of chaos

• Creation out of pre-existing materials

• Creation out of divine essence

Which attribute of God suggests that He would wish to end all evil and suffering?

• Omnipotence

• Omniscience

• Omnibenevolence

• Omnipresence

Who argued that ‘A wholly good being eliminates evil as far as it can’?

• Epicurus

• David Hume

• J.L. Mackie

• Peter Vardy

What additional attribute does Peter Vardy suggest should be considered in the problem of evil?

• Omnipresence

• Omniscience

• Omnipotence

• Omnibenevolence

What is the definition of moral evil?

• Natural disasters causing suffering

• Intentional human actions or inactions causing suffering

• Suffering caused by diseases

• The presence of evil in the natural world