Table of Contents
- 1 Why is the problem of evil important?
- 2 What does evil mean in the problem of evil?
- 3 What are the causes of evil in traditional African communities?
- 4 Why do some atheists deny the existence of God?
- 5 Do atheists believe that things are broken?
- 6 What is the difference between followers of atheism and atheists?
Why is the problem of evil important?
Besides philosophy of religion, the problem of evil is also important to the field of theology and ethics. The problem of evil refers to the challenge of reconciling belief in an omniscient, omnipotent and omnibenevolent God, with the existence of evil and suffering in the world.
What does evil mean in the problem of evil?
In this argument and in the problem of evil itself, evil is understood to encompass both moral evil (caused by free human actions) and natural evil (caused by natural phenomena such as disease, earthquakes, and floods).
What are the causes of evil in traditional African communities?
What are the causes of evil in T.A.S
- Curses.
- witchcraft/sorcery.
- evil spirits.
- Breaking taboos.
- Malicious ancestral spirits who have a grudge against the living.
- Breaking of oaths.
- Bad omen.
What are the remedies of evil in the traditional African society?
What are the remedies of evil in the traditional African society? Offering sacrifices to appease God, spirits and ancestors. Strict observance of customs and traditions of the community. Consulting religious specialists to determine the cause.
Is there a problem of evil in atheism?
QUESTION: Atheism, Theism, and the Problem of Evil – The Propositions. ANSWER: Many atheists deny the existence of God based on the evil, pain, and suffering they observe in the world. The simple logic: (1) A good and loving God wouldn’t allow evil, pain, and suffering in His world.
Why do some atheists deny the existence of God?
Many atheists deny the existence of God based on the evil, pain, and suffering they observe in the world. The simple logic: (1) A good and loving God wouldn’t allow evil, pain, and suffering in His world.
Do atheists believe that things are broken?
In fact, the atheist has no foundation for believing things are broken (“fallen”) in the first place. If the atheist rejects any type of objective standard for evil, how can he use the so-called “problem of evil” to deny the existence of God?
What is the difference between followers of atheism and atheists?
Followers of atheism, on the other hand, have no such bearings in this area, no objective basis for declaring what’s right and what’s wrong. In fact, the atheist has no foundation for believing things are broken (“fallen”) in the first place.