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The Argument from Evil

Description: The Argument from Evil is a philosophical argument that challenges the existence of a benevolent and omnipotent God. It posits that the presence of evil in the world is incompatible with the existence of such a God. This quiz will test your understanding of the Argument from Evil and its various responses.
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What is the central premise of the Argument from Evil?

  1. The existence of evil is evidence against the existence of God.

  2. The existence of good is evidence for the existence of God.

  3. The existence of both good and evil is evidence for the existence of God.

  4. The existence of neither good nor evil is evidence for the existence of God.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Evil argues that the presence of evil in the world is incompatible with the existence of a benevolent and omnipotent God. If such a God existed, it would have the power and the desire to prevent evil from occurring.

Which philosopher is most closely associated with the Argument from Evil?

  1. Plato

  2. Aristotle

  3. David Hume

  4. Immanuel Kant

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

David Hume is widely regarded as the philosopher who most forcefully articulated the Argument from Evil in his book Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion.

What is the problem of evil?

  1. The existence of evil is incompatible with the existence of a benevolent and omnipotent God.

  2. The existence of good is incompatible with the existence of an evil and impotent God.

  3. The existence of both good and evil is incompatible with the existence of any God.

  4. The existence of neither good nor evil is incompatible with the existence of any God.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The problem of evil is the central philosophical challenge posed by the existence of evil in the world. It asks how a benevolent and omnipotent God could allow evil to exist.

What is the free will defense to the Argument from Evil?

  1. God created humans with the freedom to choose between good and evil, and this freedom entails the possibility of evil.

  2. God created humans without the freedom to choose between good and evil, and this lack of freedom prevents evil from occurring.

  3. God created humans with the freedom to choose between good and evil, but this freedom does not entail the possibility of evil.

  4. God created humans without the freedom to choose between good and evil, but this lack of freedom allows evil to occur.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The free will defense argues that God created humans with the freedom to choose between good and evil, and this freedom entails the possibility of evil. God cannot prevent evil from occurring without violating human freedom.

What is the soul-making defense to the Argument from Evil?

  1. Evil is necessary for the development of human souls.

  2. Evil is not necessary for the development of human souls.

  3. Evil is both necessary and not necessary for the development of human souls.

  4. Evil is neither necessary nor not necessary for the development of human souls.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The soul-making defense argues that evil is necessary for the development of human souls. It claims that humans can only develop morally and spiritually by overcoming challenges and difficulties, and that these challenges and difficulties are often the result of evil.

What is the hiddenness defense to the Argument from Evil?

  1. God is hidden from us because we are not ready to see him.

  2. God is hidden from us because he does not want us to know him.

  3. God is hidden from us because he cannot reveal himself to us.

  4. God is hidden from us because there is no God.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The hiddenness defense argues that God is hidden from us because we are not ready to see him. It claims that if God were to reveal himself to us, we would be overwhelmed and unable to handle it.

What is the greater good defense to the Argument from Evil?

  1. Evil is necessary for the greater good.

  2. Evil is not necessary for the greater good.

  3. Evil is both necessary and not necessary for the greater good.

  4. Evil is neither necessary nor not necessary for the greater good.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The greater good defense argues that evil is necessary for the greater good. It claims that God allows evil to occur in order to bring about a greater good, such as the development of human character or the ultimate triumph of good over evil.

What is the mystery of evil?

  1. The problem of evil is a mystery that cannot be solved.

  2. The problem of evil is a mystery that can be solved.

  3. The problem of evil is not a mystery.

  4. The problem of evil is both a mystery and not a mystery.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The mystery of evil refers to the fact that there is no fully satisfactory answer to the question of why evil exists. The problem of evil is a mystery that has puzzled philosophers and theologians for centuries.

What is theodicy?

  1. A defense of God's existence in the face of the problem of evil.

  2. A denial of God's existence in the face of the problem of evil.

  3. A statement of the problem of evil.

  4. A solution to the problem of evil.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Theodicy is a defense of God's existence in the face of the problem of evil. It attempts to explain why an all-powerful, all-loving God would allow evil to exist.

What is the evidential argument from evil?

  1. The existence of evil is evidence against the existence of God.

  2. The existence of evil is evidence for the existence of God.

  3. The existence of evil is evidence for the existence of both God and evil.

  4. The existence of evil is evidence for the existence of neither God nor evil.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The evidential argument from evil argues that the existence of evil is evidence against the existence of God. It claims that if an all-powerful, all-loving God existed, he would not allow evil to exist.

What is the logical argument from evil?

  1. The existence of evil is logically incompatible with the existence of God.

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

  3. The existence of evil is both logically compatible and incompatible with the existence of God.

  4. The existence of evil is neither logically compatible nor incompatible with the existence of God.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The logical argument from evil argues that the existence of evil is logically incompatible with the existence of God. It claims that if an all-powerful, all-loving God existed, then evil could not exist.

What is the moral argument from evil?

  1. The existence of evil is morally incompatible with the existence of God.

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

  3. The existence of evil is both morally compatible and incompatible with the existence of God.

  4. The existence of evil is neither morally compatible nor incompatible with the existence of God.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moral argument from evil argues that the existence of evil is morally incompatible with the existence of God. It claims that if an all-powerful, all-loving God existed, then he would not allow evil to exist because it is morally wrong.

What is the aesthetic argument from evil?

  1. The existence of evil is aesthetically incompatible with the existence of God.

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

  3. The existence of evil is both aesthetically compatible and incompatible with the existence of God.

  4. The existence of evil is neither aesthetically compatible nor incompatible with the existence of God.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The aesthetic argument from evil argues that the existence of evil is aesthetically incompatible with the existence of God. It claims that if an all-powerful, all-loving God existed, then he would not allow evil to exist because it is aesthetically displeasing.

What is the existential argument from evil?

  1. The existence of evil is existentially incompatible with the existence of God.

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

  3. The existence of evil is both existentially compatible and incompatible with the existence of God.

  4. The existence of evil is neither existentially compatible nor incompatible with the existence of God.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The existential argument from evil argues that the existence of evil is existentially incompatible with the existence of God. It claims that if an all-powerful, all-loving God existed, then he would not allow evil to exist because it would make human existence meaningless.

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