“God is light. In him there is no darkness at all.”- 1 John 1:5

Evil: The Absence of Good

Eric Van Evans

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Throughout history, philosophers and theologians have sought to understand the problem of evil (POE.) The POE arises when one seeks to reconcile the existence of evil and suffering with a perfectly good God. Traditionally, there have been various theodicies, defenses, and refutations that aim to provide answers as to why God allows evil (theodicy), why we may not know God’s reasons for allowing evil (defense) or why God probably does not exist…

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Eric Van Evans

Eric Van Evans is a professor, writer, philosopher, and YouTuber. Rutgers BA: Philosophy and Psychology Johns Hopkins MA: Global Security and Intelligence