Evil

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  • Created by: T Colby
  • Created on: 29-03-16 20:01
What are the two types of evil?
Moral and natural evil.
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Define natural evil.
Evil that is caused by natural events.
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Define moral evil.
Evil that is caused by humans.
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Give an example of natural evil.
For instance a tsunami is a form of natural evil as it is a natural disaster known as an act of God.
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Give an example of moral evil.
For instance a human murdering another human is a form of moral evil.
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What is Mackie's dilemma?
For evil to exist then an all-good God cannot be compatible in existence. If he was truly good then why would he permit such evil?
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Define natural evil.

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Evil that is caused by natural events.

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Define moral evil.

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Give an example of natural evil.

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Give an example of moral evil.

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