The cross defeats the Epicurean "Argument from Evil"


The Epicurean argument from evil is a version of the logical problem of evil, which argues that the existence of evil is incompatible with the existence of an omnipotent, omniscient, and omnibenevolent God. The argument is based on a series of questions posed by Epicurus, which are typically summarized as follows:

  • Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent.

  • Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent.

  • Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil?

  • Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?

The argument is essentially a reductio ad absurdum, which means that it seeks to show that the premises of the argument lead to an absurd conclusion. In this case, the absurd conclusion is that God does not exist.

There are a number of different ways to respond to the Epicurean argument. One common response is to argue that evil is necessary for some greater good, such as the development of free will or the growth of compassion. Another response is to argue that evil is a result of human free will, and that God does not interfere with human choices in order to preserve our free will.

Lastly the argument does not consider Lucifer, the fallen angel who is the source of evil in the world. Many argue that the existence of Lucifer refutes the Epicurean argument. They argue that Lucifer is the one who is responsible for evil in the world, not God.

While there is no scientific proof there historical evidence to support the existence of Lucifer. The 100 million souls murdered in the last century by atheist leaders is overwhelming evidence.

The argument ignores the possibility of free will. It is possible that evil is a result of human free will, and that God does not interfere with human choices in order to preserve our free will.

Fallen angels are so powerful they could destroy man. God carefully allows their nefarious activities but blesses the person that is tempted by them even unto death. A nanosecond in heaven is greater than any unfair misfortune. This blessing to humans defeats evil and points to a loving God.

Ultimately the greatest defeat of evil is an omnipotent God that would empty himself to the point of dying for the sins of the world providing salvation for all.

While the Epicurean argument from evil remains a powerful challenge to theism it dies on the cross of Christ.

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