The Problem of Evil: A Philosophical Exploration

Question 1

Which philosopher argued that the Problem of Evil can be resolved by accepting the existence of a limited God?

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Epicurus

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David Hume

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Søren Kierkegaard

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Immanuel Kant

Question 2

How does the concept of the hidden God relate to the Problem of Evil?

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It proposes that God's existence cannot be proven or disproven based on the existence of evil.

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It suggests that God is responsible for evil because He knows about it and does not intervene.

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It argues that God is not all-powerful because He cannot prevent evil.

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It claims that God has revealed Himself to humans, thus removing the mystery surrounding the Problem of Evil.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the existence of suffering?

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It is a manifestation of divine benevolence.

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It is necessary for human growth and learning.

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It is a consequence of free will.

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It is a punishment for sin.

Question 4

What is the main criticism of the free will defense against the Problem of Evil?

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It doesn't explain natural evil.

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It assumes God's nature without proof.

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It contradicts God's omnipotence.

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It's too simple for the Problem of Evil.

Question 5

What is the logical conclusion drawn from the Problem of Evil?

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God cannot be both all-powerful and all-good.

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Evil is necessary for free will.

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God is responsible for all evil in the world.

Question 6

Which of the following is the core argument of the Problem of Evil?

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The logical contradiction between the existence of evil and a benevolent God.

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The irrelevance of religious scriptures to the question of evil.

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The imbalance between the extent of suffering and the level of human sin.

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The necessity of evil for human growth and development.

Question 7

Who is associated with developing the 'evidential argument from evil'?

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William Rowe

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Alvin Plantinga

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Richard Swinburne

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John Hick

Question 8

What is the 'Defense of Free Will'?

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Evil is a necessary consequence of human freedom and moral agency.

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Evil is a punishment for human sin.

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Evil is an illusion created by our limited understanding.

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Evil is a result of the natural laws governing the universe.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an implication of the Problem of Evil?

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It proves the existence of a malevolent God.

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It challenges the existence of a benevolent God.

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It suggests the world is fundamentally flawed.

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It can lead to a loss of faith and belief.

Question 10

What is the 'Defense of the Greater Good'?

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Evil is a necessary means to achieve a greater good.

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Evil is a consequence of the laws governing the universe.

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Evil is a punishment for human sin.

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Evil is a result of human ignorance.

Question 11

How does the Problem of Evil affect our understanding of God's power (omnipotence) and knowledge (omniscience)?

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The Problem of Evil can be explained by different interpretations of God's power and knowledge.

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The Problem of Evil completely contradicts the idea of a powerful and all-knowing God.

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The Problem of Evil is unrelated to God's power and knowledge.

Question 12

Which of the following is a limitation of the hiddenness of God theodicy in relation to the evidential argument for the Problem of Evil?

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It fails to explain the existence of evil in the world.

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It suggests that God is not omnipotent.

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It contradicts the idea of a just God.

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It relies solely on subjective experiences.

Question 13

In 'soul-making theodicy', what is the purpose of suffering?

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Spiritual growth and development

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Punishment for sins

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Testing faith and devotion

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Balancing out the existence of good

Question 14

Which two premises are used in the logical argument for the Problem of Evil?

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God is all-good, all-powerful, and all-knowing.

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Evil exists in the world.

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God's existence is incompatible with the existence of evil.

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Humans have free will.

Question 15

Which of the following is a logical argument for the Problem of Evil?

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A benevolent God would not allow evil to exist.

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Evil is a necessary part of the world to create moral choice.

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The existence of evil shows that God is not omnipotent.

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The Problem of Evil is a paradox that cannot be solved.

Question 16

Which contemporary philosopher argued that the Problem of Evil can be used to disprove the existence of God?

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Bertrand Russell

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William James

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John Hick

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Alvin Plantinga

Question 17

Which of the following is a key difference between the evidential argument from evil and the logical argument?

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The evidential argument is based on empirical evidence, while the logical argument is based purely on reason.

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The logical argument is stronger than the evidential argument.

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The evidential argument is more persuasive than the logical argument.

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There is no difference between the two arguments.

Question 18

Which argument challenges the existence of a benevolent God based on the presence of suffering and evil?

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The argument from evil

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The argument from suffering

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The argument from omnipotence

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The argument from incompatibilism

Question 19

Who is recognized for their influential defense of free will as a response to the problem of evil?

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Augustine of Hippo

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Epicurus

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William Paley

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David Hume

Question 20

What is the central idea of the "Irenaean theodicy" regarding the role of evil?

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Evil is essential for free will and the development of human character

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Evil is a punishment for human sin

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Evil is a necessary part of the created order

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Evil is an illusion that God will eventually overcome

Question 21

Which idea is a central tenet of process theodicy?

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Evil is a necessary part of a divinely guided evolutionary process

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Evil is an illusion created by our limited understanding

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Evil is a punishment for sin that can be overcome through repentance

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Evil is a tool used by God to test our faith

Question 22

Identify the best description of the logical problem of evil:

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The existence of evil remains a logical possibility, even if God is both omnipotent and benevolent.

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The existence of evil is sufficient evidence to disprove the existence of God.

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The existence of God is inherently incompatible with the existence of any evil.

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The existence of evil is a necessary consequence of the existence of free will.

Question 23

Which philosopher is most closely identified with the evidential problem of evil?

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David Hume

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Plato

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Immanuel Kant

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Friedrich Nietzsche

Question 24

Which of the following is not considered a theodicy?

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The Problem of Logical Incongruity

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The Soul-Making Theodicy

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The Free Will Defense

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The Hidden Good Theodicy

Question 25

Which claim is central to the 'soul-making theodicy'?

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Evil is a necessary component of our spiritual development.

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God is not omnipotent and therefore incapable of preventing all evil.

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The problem of evil is a logical fallacy.

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The existence of evil is a punishment for our sins.

Question 26

What is the primary objection to the hidden good theodicy?

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It relies on the unproven assumption that all evil serves a hidden purpose.

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It contradicts the concept of a benevolent God.

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It assumes we possess sufficient knowledge to comprehend God's plan.

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It implies that evil is not a genuine problem.

Question 27

Which philosopher argued that the existence of evil provides evidence against the existence of a benevolent God?

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Epicurus

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Socrates

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Aristotle

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Thomas Aquinas

Question 28

How does the Problem of Evil primarily challenge the traditional view of God's attributes?

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It suggests God may not be perfectly good.

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It suggests God may not be all-powerful.

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It suggests God may not be all-knowing.

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It proves God does not exist.

Question 29

Which of the following philosophers is best known for his defense of the free will defense?

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Alvin Plantinga.

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William Rowe.

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John Hick.

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David Hume.

Question 30

Which of the following is a key logical argument against the existence of God, based on the Problem of Evil?

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Suffering is logically incompatible with the existence of an all-good and all-powerful God.

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Suffering is a sign of God's wrath towards humans.

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Suffering is an essential part of human existence.

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The existence of evil disproves the existence of God.

Question 31

The evidential argument from evil claims that:

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The amount and nature of suffering in the world is greater than what a benevolent God would allow.

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The amount and nature of suffering in the world is less than what an evil God would allow.

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The existence of suffering is consistent with the existence of a God who is both good and powerful.

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The existence of evil is conclusive proof that God does not exist.

Question 32

The version of the Problem of Evil that focuses on the suffering of innocent individuals is known as the:

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Moral problem

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Logical problem

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Evidential problem

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Existential problem

Question 33

Which of the following best describes the **logical** problem of evil?

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The existence of evil contradicts the concept of a benevolent God.

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Evil is an illusion created by our own minds.

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The amount of evil in the world is greater than the amount of good.

Question 34

Which of the following is an example of the **evidential** problem of evil?

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The suffering of innocent individuals.

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The prevalence of good deeds.

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The existence of free will.

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The beauty found in nature.

Question 35

Which of the following is a central concept in the **free will defense** against the problem of evil?

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If God created a world without evil, there would be no free will.

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Evil is necessary for our moral development.

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God allows evil to exist as a test of our faith.

Question 36

Which of the following is a **possible** conclusion regarding the problem of evil?

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The problem of evil may not have a definitive solution.

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God is not responsible for the evil in the world.

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We should accept the existence of evil without questioning it.

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Evil is an illusion.

Question 37

Which of the following is a **central** question raised by the problem of evil?

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Is it possible for a benevolent God to allow the existence of evil?

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What is the purpose of suffering?

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Why do good people experience misfortune?

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Is evil truly existent?

Question 38

Which of the following is the primary premise of the **logical argument** for the Problem of Evil?

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If an all-powerful, all-good, and all-knowing God exists, then evil should not exist.

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Evil is a result of human free will.

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The existence of evil proves that God does not exist.

Question 39

Which of the following is a common **response** to the Problem of Evil known as the **Free Will Defense**?

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God allows evil to exist because it is a necessary consequence of human freedom.

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Evil is a punishment for human sin.

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Evil is an illusion created by our limited understanding.

Question 40

Which of the following is a philosophical problem that arises from the existence of evil and the concept of an all-powerful, all-good, and all-knowing God?

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The Problem of Evil

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The Problem of Suffering

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The Problem of Meaning

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The Problem of Faith

Question 41

Which of the following is a key concept in the Problem of Evil?

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Omnipotence

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Existentialism

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Determinism

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Compatibilism

Question 42

Which of the following is a famous thought experiment proposed by William Rowe to illustrate the Problem of Evil?

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The Theodicy Puzzle

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The Trolley Problem

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The Ship of Theseus

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The Prisoner's Dilemma

Question 43

Which of the following is a potential implication of the Problem of Evil for our understanding of God?

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God may not possess all three attributes of omnipotence, omnibenevolence, and omniscience.

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God does not exist.

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God is directly responsible for all evil in the world.

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Evil is ultimately a necessary part of God's plan.

Question 44

Which of the following is a key distinction made in the Problem of Evil between two types of suffering?

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Moral evil (intentional harm) vs. natural evil (unintentional harm)

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Individual evil vs. collective evil

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Physical evil vs. mental evil

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Intentional evil vs. unintentional evil

Question 45

Which of the following is a philosophical response to the Problem of Evil that suggests that our limited understanding prevents us from fully comprehending God's reasons for allowing evil?

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The Mystery of God's Ways

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Radical Evil

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The Hiddenness of God

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Theodicy

Question 46

Which of the following is a logical argument for the existence of evil?

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If an all-powerful, all-knowing, and benevolent God exists, then evil should not exist.

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Suffering is always a punishment for sin.

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Evil is necessary for human free will.

Question 47

Which of the following is an evidential argument for the existence of evil?

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The existence of widespread suffering and pain in the world.

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The Bible says that God is all-good.

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Evil is necessary for human progress.

Question 48

Which of the following is a philosophical response to the problem of evil that argues that the existence of evil is incompatible with the existence of a benevolent God?

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Atheism

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Deism

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Polytheism

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Agnosticism

Question 49

Which of the following is a  psychological response to the problem of evil that argues that the problem is rooted in human perception and experience?

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Theodicy of Selective Perception

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Theodicy of Divine Command

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Theodicy of Hiddenness

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Theodicy of Free Will

Question 50

Which of the following is a philosophical argument that attempts to reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of a benevolent God by arguing that evil is a necessary condition for human freedom?

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Theodicy of Free Will

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Theodicy of Hiddenness

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Theodicy of Divine Command

Question 51

Which of the following is a religious response to the problem of evil that argues that evil is a test or trial from God?

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Theodicy of Divine Testing

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Theodicy of Divine Command

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Theodicy of Selective Perception

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Theodicy of Free Will

Question 52

Which of the following is a psychological response to the problem of evil that argues that the problem is caused by human sin and wrongdoing?

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Theodicy of Divine Retribution

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Theodicy of Selective Perception

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Theodicy of Free Will

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Theodicy of Divine Testing

Question 53

Which of the following is a philosophical concept that refers to the idea that evil is an illusion or does not truly exist?

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Non-realism

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Realism

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Idealism

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Dualism