The Problem of Evil (Logical and Evidential Argument)

This is one of the strongest philosophical objections to God’s existence, particularly the concept of an omnibenevolent, omniscient, and omnipotent deity.

Logical Problem of Evil: If God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and perfectly good, why does evil and suffering exist? A perfectly good God would want to eliminate evil. An all-powerful God would be able to eliminate evil. Since evil still exists, either: God is not all-powerful (cannot stop evil), God is not all-good (chooses not to stop evil), Or God does not exist. Evidential Problem of Evil: Even if some evil has a purpose (e.g., free will), pointless suffering (natural disasters, childhood diseases) makes God's existence unlikely.