Aquinas: Understanding the Problem of Evil and God's Omnipotence

What is the revised argument about God's all-good nature?

• If God is all-good, he would want to eliminate all evil.

• If God is all-good, he would want to maximize good.

• If God is all-good, he would want to ignore evil.

• If God is all-good, he would want to create more evil.

According to the revised argument, what can an all-powerful God not do?

• Ignore the existence of evil.

• Create more evil.

• Eliminate all evil.

• Eliminate the evil that is logically necessary for greater goods.

What is the conclusion of the revised argument regarding God's existence and evil?

• If God exists, there would be no evil.

• If God exists, there should be evils necessary for greater goods.

• If God exists, he would create more evil.

• If God exists, he would ignore evil.

What is the nature of evil according to the text?

• Evil is a creation of God.

• Evil is a privation of goodness.

• Evil is necessary for all good.

• Evil is an illusion.

What does the text suggest about natural disasters like earthquakes?

• They are illusions created by humans.

• They are completely senseless and unnecessary.

• They are part of nature and can lead to greater goods.

• They are caused by God to punish humans.

What is the atheists' counter-argument regarding pointless suffering?

• God would not allow any suffering.

• God would allow only the evil that actually produces greater good.

• God would allow all suffering.

• God would create more suffering.

How does the theist respond to the atheists' counter-argument?

• By ignoring the argument.

• By denying that there is pointless suffering.

• By denying the existence of suffering.

• By accepting that there is pointless suffering.

What does the text suggest about our view of the interrelations among goods and evils?

• Our view is complete and comprehensive.

• Our view is limited and we see only a small part of the Big Picture.

• Our view is irrelevant.

• Our view is the same as God's view.

What does the text say about the possibility of a Big Picture?

• The Big Picture is a myth.

• It is impossible for there to be a Big Picture.

• It is possible that there is a Big Picture where all evil is necessary.

• The Big Picture is irrelevant.

What is the role of God in the Big Picture according to the text?

• God is the creator of all evil in the Big Picture.

• God is absent from the Big Picture.

• God is all-knowing and ensures all evil is necessary for greater goods.

• God is indifferent to the Big Picture.