The Problem of Evil: Exploring the Existence of Evil in Philosophy of Religion

Question 1

According to Christianity, what is the main reason for the existence of evil?

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To give humans the freedom to make choices.

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To punish humans for their sins.

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Evil is not real, it's just an illusion.

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Evil is not a concept that exists in the world.

Question 2

Which philosopher argued that human suffering serves a purpose, leading to personal growth and development?

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Irenaeus

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Augustine

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Aquinas

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Kant

Question 3

The free will defense to the Problem of Evil suggests that:

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Both (a) and (b).

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Evil is an inevitable consequence of human freedom of choice.

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God cannot eliminate evil without violating human free will.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a category of suffering that challenges the Problem of Evil?

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Moral dilemmas

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Natural disasters

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Human-caused suffering

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Psychological distress

Question 5

The evidential argument from evil concludes that:

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The existence of evil provides compelling evidence against the existence of God.

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The existence of evil is compatible with the existence of God.

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The existence of evil proves the existence of God.

Question 6

Which philosopher developed the concept of 'soul-making theodicy'?

Accepted Answer

John Hick

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Alvin Plantinga

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C.S. Lewis

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Richard Dawkins

Question 7

A common criticism of the free will defense is that it:

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Both (a) and (b).

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Assumes that humans have absolute freedom of choice.

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Does not explain the existence of natural disasters.

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Implies that God is not responsible for evil.

Question 8

Which argument suggests that evil exists because God allows humans to have free will?

Accepted Answer

The Free Will Defense

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The Problem of Good

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The Ontological Argument

Question 9

The free will defense to the Problem of Evil suggests that the existence of evil is not incompatible with God's existence because:

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Humans possess the freedom to choose evil

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Evil is an illusion created by our perception

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Evil serves a greater purpose in God's plan

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God limits His power to allow for free will

Question 10

In traditional theism, which of the following attributes of God is primarily challenged by the problem of pain and suffering?

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Benevolence

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Omniscience

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Omnipotence

Question 11

The Irenaean Theodicy is a response to the Problem of Evil that suggests that evil:

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Plays a role in the development of spiritual growth

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Must be accepted as a necessary part of life

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Can be eliminated through faith alone

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Is ultimately an illusion created by humans

Question 12

Which term refers to a deity who is considered to be completely good and loving in nature?

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Omni-benevolent

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Omniscient

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Omnipotent

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Omnipresent

Question 13

One potential implication of grappling with the Problem of Evil is:

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Questioning the existence of God

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Embracing a nihilistic worldview

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Believing in multiple gods

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Rejecting the idea of an afterlife

Question 14

The 'Paradox of Omnipotence' refers to the logical contradiction that arises from the claim that:

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An all-powerful being cannot create a stone too heavy for them to lift

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Humans have a limited understanding of divine power

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God can only create things that are morally good

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Evil is an inherent part of human nature

Question 15

Which criticism of the free will defense points out that it:

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Fails to account for the existence of natural evils

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Assumes that humans always act rationally

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Relies on a false dichotomy between good and evil

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Contradicts the idea of divine omnipotence

Question 16

At its core, the Problem of Evil grapples with the question of:

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Whether God's attributes are logically compatible

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Why individuals suffer

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How evil is distributed in the world

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What the ultimate purpose of creation is

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a commonly recognized type of evil?

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Harmless

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Natural evil

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Moral evil

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Metaphysical evil

Question 18

The Problem of Evil is an argument against the existence of God because it suggests that:

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An all-powerful and perfectly good God would not allow the existence of evil.

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Evil is an unavoidable part of the universe.

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Humans are responsible for all suffering in the world.

Question 19

Which philosopher is most closely associated with the free will defense to the Problem of Evil?

Accepted Answer

Alvin Plantinga

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David Hume

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René Descartes

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Immanuel Kant

Question 20

The logical problem of evil argues that the existence of evil is:

Accepted Answer

Logically incompatible with the existence of a God who is both all-powerful and all-good.

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A necessary consequence of human free will.

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a common response to the Problem of Evil?

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Evil is an illusion.

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We cannot fully understand God's plans.

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God allows evil for a greater good.

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Evil is a result of human free will.

Question 22

The evidential problem of evil argues that the amount and nature of evil in the world:

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Provides strong evidence against the existence of a God who is both loving and powerful.

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Is a necessary part of human growth and development.

Question 23

Which of these is a strength of the logical problem of evil?

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It uses clear and straightforward logic.

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It's compatible with an all-powerful God.

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It provides definitive proof that God doesn't exist.

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It doesn't require any assumptions about evil.