WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT 2 The Problem of EVIL.

1. Reading Comprehension- from the readings-online and printed texts
A. What is the Problem of Evil? Be exact and complete. STATE the EXACT REASONING in steps. Be exact and complete-indicate that you have done some reading and thinking

in your answer
B. Many believe that the Problem of Evil can not be solved. They think that the resolution of the conflict between Godï¿½s characteristics and the existence of evil

can only result in denying the existence of the deity altogether or the changing of the properties of the deity or a recasting of the idea of evil so that it really is

not evil at all. So, there are four possible responses to the problem:
•   1. deny that there is a god : atheism
•   2. change the idea of god : post modern ideas e.g., process theology
•   3. change the idea of evil
•   4. attempt to explain how an all perfect god and evil can exist at the same time using the free will defense or the testing defense or some other defense that

is part of Theodicy.
Explain each one. Do not simply list them. Describe them and explain them. This will take more than one sentence for each one.
2. Critical Thinking
Label your parts with the letters a to e to make very clear that you have done each part.
Dialectical thinking
• a. Take a position on this question or issue Be as exact as you can be. Be precise in your use of language. Please indicate your familiarity with the

readings in your answer -this means use some quotations to support your answers.
• b. Provide the reasons why you think this position is better defended by reason and evidence than are the alternative positions Position defended using

reasoning in support of the judgment (conclusion of the argument). You state the reasons why the position you take makes sense and has evidence and reasons to

support it other than your feelings or personal preference or your opinion or what you were brought up to believe or what just about everyone you know thinks or

believes. Philosophers have offered such reasons and evidence for the positions they have taken and you should consider them and if you agree you can and should so

state them in support of your own position. Please indicate your familiarity with the readings in your answer -this means use some quotations to support your answers.
• c. State the reasons why you found the other positions flawed or less defensible than the one you are defending Please indicate your familiarity with the

readings in your answer -this means use some quotations to support your answers.
• d. State the criticisms of your position Please indicate your familiarity with the readings in your answer -this means use some quotations to support your

answers.
• e. Respond to the criticisms- rebuttal- how do you defend your position in light of those criticisms
NOTE: With this problems it is not a matter of the battle of good versus evil and which side will win. It is not a question of winning or losing at all. The problem

is not the existence of evil . The problem is that the IDEA of GOD as all perfect and all good and all knowing and all powerful is is inconsistent with the existence

of moral evil.

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