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Originally Posted by unlearnedlearner  Here is Bahnsen's perspective.
In short, evil only makes sense in the context of Christianity. How does evil exist given atheism? "Evil" is just a part of nature and what is. The very nature of asking the question suggests theism.
Bahnsen gives this syllogism:
1. GOD IS ALL-GOOD.
2. GOD IS ALL-POWERFUL.
3. EVIL EXISTS.
4. GOD HAS A MORALLY SUFFICIENT REASON FOR THE EVIL WHICH EXISTS.
His article is worth the time. |
To properly call it a syllogism, don't you need a three step program? For instance,
1. God is completely good and powerful
2. evil exists in the world
3. Therefore, God has a morally sufficient reason for the evil which exists?