Christianity: Beliefs & Teachings

• What is the problem of evil in philosophy of religion?


  It is the challenge of reconciling God's existence with suffering in the world.
• What does religious language explore in philosophy of religion?


  It explores how we talk about religious concepts.
• How can the problem of evil challenge the traditional attributes of God?


  It questions how an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good God can allow evil and suffering.
• What are the three traditional attributes of God challenged by the problem of evil?

  Omnipotence, omniscience, and omnibenevolence.
• What is a central question posed by the problem of evil?


  How can a perfect God allow suffering in the world?
• What is the Free Will Defense in relation to the problem of evil?


  It argues that evil results from human free will, which God allows for greater good.
• What is the Soul-Making Theodicy in the context of the problem of evil?


  It posits that suffering is necessary for spiritual growth and character development.