Tag Archives: Theodicy

Why Evil Exists

Posted on April 12, 2020 by N.S. Palmer

Today is Easter 2020, when Christians in Western countries celebrate (where permitted by law) the resurrection of Jesus. Eastern Orthodox Christians in Greece, Turkey, Russia and thereabouts celebrate it next week. Today is also the middle of Passover, when we … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christianity, Jewish Philosophy, Judaism, Philosophy, Science | Tagged Ethics, Ethics of Belief, Evil, God, Good and Evil, Metaphysics, Morality, Ontology, Problem of Evil, Theodicy | Leave a comment

Somehow, We’ve Survived

Posted on February 14, 2020 by N.S. Palmer

For a couple thousand years, people have been trying to prove that God exists. None of those proofs are much good. They can only convince people who already want to believe in their conclusion. But maybe the best proof of … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Political Science, Psychology, Society | Tagged Cults, Dogmas, Humanity, Insanity, Madness of crowds, Proof of God, Theodicy | 2 Comments

Eavesdropping on God and the Devil

Posted on October 14, 2019 by N.S. Palmer

Eavesdropping isn’t exactly a sin, but it’s certainly impolite. And yet I couldn’t help it. Much. I was getting some coffee in the break room. Outside, in the hallway, God was having an argument with the Devil. I tried not … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christianity, Jewish Philosophy, Philosophy | Tagged Excusivity, Free choice, Free Will, Inclusion, Inclusivity, John Milton, Moral Choice, Moral order, Moral universe, Paradise Lost, Problem of Evil, Theodicy | Leave a comment

Is There a “Problem of Goodness”?

Posted on January 10, 2019 by N.S. Palmer

“The problem of evil” has long been a thorn in the side of Judaism and Christianity. It’s a fairly simple argument: Judaism and Christianity say that God is infinitely good and infinitely powerful. If God is infinitely good, then He … Continue reading →