Arguments from the Problem of Divine Injustice

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What is the main argument against the existence of God based on the problem of divine injustice?

  1. God is not omnipotent.

  2. God is not omniscient.

  3. God is not omnibenevolent.

  4. God does not exist.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The argument from the problem of divine injustice argues that God cannot be both omnipotent and omnibenevolent because there is evil in the world. If God is omnipotent, then he has the power to prevent evil. If God is omnibenevolent, then he desires to prevent evil. Therefore, the existence of evil is evidence that God is either not omnipotent or not omnibenevolent.

What is the response to the argument from the problem of divine injustice that claims that God allows evil to exist for a greater good?

  1. The greater good is not worth the suffering of innocent people.

  2. The greater good is not possible without the existence of evil.

  3. The greater good is not known to us, so we cannot judge God's actions.

  4. The greater good is irrelevant to the argument from the problem of divine injustice.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The response that claims that God allows evil to exist for a greater good is often criticized on the grounds that the greater good is not worth the suffering of innocent people. For example, it is difficult to see how the greater good of preventing a future war could justify the suffering of innocent children in the present.

What is the response to the argument from the problem of divine injustice that claims that evil is a necessary part of the universe?

  1. Evil is not necessary for the existence of good.

  2. Evil is not necessary for the existence of free will.

  3. Evil is not necessary for the existence of a meaningful life.

  4. Evil is not necessary for the existence of God.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The response that claims that evil is a necessary part of the universe is often criticized on the grounds that evil is not necessary for the existence of good. For example, it is possible to imagine a world in which there is good without evil. Such a world would be a better place than the world we live in.

What is the response to the argument from the problem of divine injustice that claims that we cannot understand God's reasons for allowing evil?

  1. We can understand God's reasons for allowing evil if we study the Bible.

  2. We can understand God's reasons for allowing evil if we pray to him.

  3. We can understand God's reasons for allowing evil if we have faith in him.

  4. We cannot understand God's reasons for allowing evil.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The response that claims that we cannot understand God's reasons for allowing evil is often criticized on the grounds that it is a cop-out. It is a way of avoiding the question of why God allows evil by simply saying that we cannot understand his reasons. However, this response does not provide any real comfort to those who are suffering from evil.

What is the conclusion of the argument from the problem of divine injustice?

  1. God does not exist.

  2. God is not omnipotent.

  3. God is not omniscient.

  4. God is not omnibenevolent.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The conclusion of the argument from the problem of divine injustice is that God is not omnibenevolent. This is because the existence of evil in the world is evidence that God either does not desire to prevent evil or does not have the power to prevent evil. Either way, this means that God is not omnibenevolent.

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