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Problem of Evil (Lesson 4)
03/24/14 08:23 Filed in: Problem of Evil
Problem of Evil, Lesson 4 In this lesson we wrap up our discussion of how some seek to answer the problem of evil without the reliance on free will characterized by the Free Will Defense. In particular, we examine the Human's Defense. How is it similar to and different from the Free Will Defense? Does it satisfactorily resolve the logical problem of evil? We then go on to discuss the problem of natural evil, such as earthquakes, animal kingdom violence, death, tsunamis, etc. How does natural evil raises issues different than moral evil? How does one's view of the age of the earth present different issues regarding the problem of evil? What has been the historic understanding of the church on the cause of natural evil? How does an old earth view held by many Christians raise challenges for the church's historic view of natural evil? How does the Free Will Defense answer the problem of evil within the young earth view? (53 min)
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Problem of Evil (Lesson 3)
03/17/14 08:35 Filed in: Problem of Evil
Problem of Evil, Lesson 3 In this lesson we address the second aspect of the logical problem of evil, the inductive or probabilistic problem. How does the probabilistic problem differ from the deductive problem? What are three ways to answer the probabilistic problem of evil? What is logically wrong with the belief that an omnipotent and all good God would have created the "best of all possible worlds." What is necessary in order to establish accurately the probability of something occurring? What does the inductive problem of evil fail to take into account? Is it possible that God might have some morally good reasons or purposes for allowing evil to exist? What might those purposes be? What are two views of free will held by Christians, and how do these different views affect how those Christians address the logical problem of evil? (57 min)
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Problem of Evil (Leeson 2)
03/09/14 08:28 Filed in: Problem of Evil
Problem of Evil, Lesson 2 In this lesson we begin to explore answers to what is called the logical problem of evil. What are the two categories within the logical problem? What does the deductive problem argue? How has the deductive problem historically been addressed? How did Alvin Plantinga's seminal work help to address the deductive problem in a new way? What does the omnipotence of God not entail? Why is the fact that God cannot do logically contradictory things critical? Why could God not create a world in which morally free beings would always do good? (57 min)
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After listening to a lesson, you can use the quiz questions to help you review and recall the critical points of the lesson. Download the quiz for this lesson here.