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The Argument from Evil: A Philosophical Inquiry into God's Existence

David Kelsey examines the Argument from Evil, a philosophical challenge to the existence of an omnibenevolent and omnipotent God. The argument posits that if God is truly all-good and all-powerful, then evil should not exist. Kelsey outlines key points, such as the definition of omnibenevolence and omnipotence, leading to the conclusion that the presence of evil implies God's non-existence. He also explores possible responses to the argument, including questions about the nature of evil, free will, and God's reasons for allowing suffering.

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The Argument from Evil: A Philosophical Inquiry into God's Existence

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  1. The Argument from Evil By David Kelsey

  2. The argument from evil • The argument from evil: • 1. God is omnibenevolent. • 2. Any omnibenevolent being prevents evil as far as it is able to. • 3. God is omnipotent. • 4. Any omnipotent being is able to prevent all evil. • 5. If God exists then evil does not exist (from 1-4) • 6. But there is evil! • Thus, 7. God doesn’t exist (from 5 & 6)

  3. Possible replies • Possible replies: • 1. Does evil exist? • 2. Can an omnipotent being prevent the evil outcomes of free creatures? • 3. Is omnipotence even possible? • 4. Must an omnibenevolent God prevent all evil? Maybe God has a reason for allowing some evil to exist?

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