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The problem of evil is not so much a problem for the theist as it is for the atheist. I am not denying that evil exists, because it clearly does, in various forms, shapes, and sizes. The question most atheists ask , if an all-benevolent God exists, is WHY does evil exist ? The fact that evil DOES e...

So, Christians are " the only ones " who have a sense of what " good " and " evil " are ? The atheist is utterly and completely " morally " bankrupt, or " amoral " ? The atheist can't POSSIBLY have a concept of what is right, and what is wrong ? It i...

The problem of evil is not so much a problem for the theist as it is for the atheist. I am not denying that evil exists, because it clearly does, in various forms, shapes, and sizes. The question most atheists ask , if an all-benevolent God exists, is WHY does evil exist ? The fact that evil DOES ex...

The problem of evil would certainly seem to pose a serious problem for the theist. But after having carefully - and thoroughly enjoyed - this article, a problem arises for the author, as well. Namely, by his stating that people's actions, committed freely , can CAUSE suffering. In other words, if we...