Theodicy: The Problem Of Evil

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Since the commencement of time, people have been questioning and debating the problem of evil and why God allows for evil to exist. If evil is the spiritual balance of good, then without the existence of evil, good would not be able exist. This belief may be explained by the contrast theodicy that God may have reasons for evil to exist in society. An example of a contrast theodicy would be that bad things happen to good people and is the basis of the relationship of evil to God’s intent for the good of mankind. People also question why God does not eliminate the suffering of mankind from the world. Again, we can turn to a theodicy to provide an explanation to this question. The answer may found in the big-plan theodicy, which explains that suffering may be part of God’s big plan and needs to happen for good of mankind. …show more content…

Moral or intrinsic evil is the evil that man inflicts upon his fellow man. Whereas, natural or instrumental evil is when mankind suffers by the act of natural causes that God inflicts. The problem of evil is not that it exists in the world, the problem of evil is that mankind will select it. It is mankind who struggles inside himself when making decisions of good and evil. A person’s decision making will influence the actions that a person will make and their actions will result in good or evil consequences. This research paper will explore the premises of moral evil and attempt to explain its effect on mankind’s decision

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