Question

QUESTION 8 1. Which of the following is used as a defense in response to the problem of evil? a. Evil is only the absence of good. b. Evil is caused by humans through their free choice. c. A world without evil would be ill-suited to the purpose of moral and spiritual development. d. The existence of evil is necessary for the existence of good; one cannot exist without the other. e. All of the above.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - All of the Above

There are many defenses in response to the problem of evil. The absence of good theory says that evil is something which is the absence of good and not the presence of something. According to the free will point of view, Free will is not only the good but also evil actions performed, free will is something given to humans, and human make the choice of evil not god. Another defense is that evil is a tool for the spiritual growth of humans, and the suffering leads to growth.