Problem of Evil



Problem of Evil

Introduction

The problem of evil in theology is the problem of reconciling the presence of evil and suffering with the existence of an Omniscient, All-Powerful, All-Merciful and Infinitely Good God. The problem of evil is often discussed by a number of great philosophers. Evil is only a consequence of errors and punishment for sins.

Discussion

Almost all religions, in some way, try to explain the existence of evil. Gnostics believed that all evil comes from the imperfections of the Demiurge, who, not being a perfect God created a flawed material world. Christians and Jews see Satan as the source ...