1. On a new page, miss out the top two lines and…
List as many examples of evil caused by people as you can.

2. 1.8 Evil and Suffering and Non-Belief in God
Explain what evil is and how this might cause suffering.
Describe the problem of evil and suffering
Explain why this may lead to doubt or rejecting God
What is suffering in your opinion

3. Evil and Suffering and Non-Belief in God
Read Page 18
What is Moral Evil?
What is Natural Evil?
Using the video list as many types of evil and suffering as you can.
For each type of evil on your list note it if it is moral evil or natural evil (n/m)

4. Natural Evil Moral Evil December 26, 2004 Tsunami
Twin towers has you tube imbed to play. Click on picture.
December 26, 2004 Tsunami
September 11, 2001 Twin Towers
Natural Evil
Moral Evil

5. The Problem of Evil and Suffering

6. The Definition of God Catholics define God in three ways.
Benevolent (all good)
Omniscient (all knowing)
Omnipotent (all powerful)

7. The Problem What is the Problem of Evil?
Benevolence
If God is all good then he would want to get rid of evil and suffering.
Omniscient
If God is all knowing then He must be aware of evil and suffering.
Omnipotence
If God is all powerful then He could get rid of evil and suffering.
Conclusion
So, God knows about evil, wants to get rid of evil and is capable of getting rid of evil, and yet it exists. So can the God of classical theism exist?
What is the Problem of Evil?
How could something look like natural evil but really be moral evil? Use the challenge on page 19 to help you.

8. The Inconsistent Triad
Benevolent
Omnipotent
Evil Exists

9. Evil and Suffering and Non-Belief in God
Why might the problem of evil and suffering lead someone to reject belief in God? (8)
God cannot be benevolent if he allows evil.
If bad things have happened to us we might want to blame God or conclude he does not exist.
People may ask God to end suffering and when he doesn’t they conclude he does not exist or is not the God we thought he was (definition)
Moral evil can be explained because it is our fault but surely God must have caused Natural Evil?