1. The Problem of Evil 2: Problems and Responses

2. GOD IS BENEVOLENT GOD IS OMNIPOTENT EVIL EXISTS THE INCONSISTENT TRIANGLE

3. Evil happens because of… Humans make their own choices for which they will be held responsible Humans brought evil into the world through disobedience Life is a training ground towards moral perfection Free Will The Fall Test of Character Problems of Theodicy Victims were denied free will How can responsibility be passed on? Why should some train at the expense of others?

4. Evil happens because of… Oy vey! Why me!? Why now!? Couldn’t you wait till I married off my daughter? Allah is my master and I am his slave Jesus died for me on the cross Judaism Islam Christianity Specific Religious Responses We are G-d’s children. We grumble and put up. Hamdu lillah Suffering is the most direct way to identify with Jesus