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July 11, 2018 by Craig Biehl

The Human Limitations of Unreasonable Atheism (Part 16): “The Problem of Evil” (Part C)

The Human Limitations of Unreasonable Atheism (Part 16): “The Problem of Evil” (Part C) - Weekly Blog Post by Dr. Craig Biehl -

As promised, we turn now to examine a few problems with “the problem of evil” (moral evil, for our purposes), the claim that says if God has infinite power and can easily eliminate evil, and if He is perfectly good He would always want to eliminate evil. But since evil exists, God must be less […]

Filed Under: Apologetics, Worldview Tagged With: freedome to choose, God's infinite wisdom, human freedome, moral evil, problem of evil, theological questions about God

June 27, 2018 by Craig Biehl

The Human Limitations of Unreasonable Atheism (Part 15): “The Problem of Evil” (Part B)

The Human Limitations of Unreasonable Atheism (Part 15): “The Problem of Evil” (B) - Weekly Blog Post by Dr. Craig Biehl - person's fingers with paint brush

In the first of the articles appealing to moral evil as proof of God’s impossibility, the author claims belief in God lacks “rational support,” that people must reject reason and ignore the conclusive arguments against Him in order to believe. The “problem of evil,” according to the author, is one such argument. A logical problem, […]

Filed Under: Apologetics, Worldview Tagged With: existence of God, faith versus reason, knowing God, knowledge of God, logic about God, logical reasoning, problem of evil, unbelief

June 20, 2018 by Craig Biehl

The Human Limitations of Unreasonable Atheism (Part 14): “The Problem of Evil” (Part A)

The Human Limitations of Unreasonable Atheism (Part 14): “The Problem of Evil” (Part A) - Weekly Blog Post by Dr. Craig Biehl - grenade in egg carton

In the previous two articles we examined examples of “definitional disproofs” of God, including: 1) perfection and a man-made definition of imperfect virtue cannot co-exist in God, and 2) a perfect God who deserves complete submission and worship is incompatible with autonomous human moral agency. Of course, no orthodox theologian would disagree with the first […]

Filed Under: Theology, Worldview Tagged With: autonomous moral agency, God as supreme authority, God's existence, irrational belief in God, is god impossible, logical arguments for God, problem of evil

May 9, 2018 by Craig Biehl

The Human Limitations of Unreasonable Atheism (Part 8): Pain and Evil

The Human Limitations of Unreasonable Atheism (Part 8): Pain and Evil - Weekly Blog Post by Dr. Craig Biehl - Young Girl Sleeping In Intensive Care Unit

Atheists sometimes describe terrible diseases by which children suffer and die and declare that they would never believe in a God that would allow such things. Most of us have struggled with pain and evil and the profound issues they raise, while countless books wrestle with the pastoral, theological, and philosophical concerns. This short article, […]

Filed Under: Apologetics, Worldview Tagged With: existence of pain, God is unjust, human limitations, moral evil, natural evil, objectings against God's existence, pain and evil, pain and suffering, paradise ruined, problem of evil, problem of sin, why bad in the world

March 1, 2017 by Craig Biehl

Presuppositions of Faith (5 of 6): The Problem of Evil

Presuppositions of Faith (5 of 6): The Problem of Evil - underneath pier pylons looking out to open ocean

In previous articles, we have seen that denials of God’s existence and biblical miracles rest on unreasonable, blind-faith assumptions or presuppositions. But, what about claims of contradictions in Scripture, the foundation of our faith? Do they rest on the same unjustified assumptions? Let’s see as we listen to Mr. A and Mr. C discuss “the […]

Filed Under: Apologetics, Theology Tagged With: God is holy, God's existence, God's infinitude, moral evil, natural evil, origin of evil, problem of evil, suffering, why does God not prevent evil

April 14, 2016 by Craig Biehl

The Blind Faith of Atheism (Part 3 of 4) – Logical Problems?

The Blind Faith of Atheism (Part 3 of 4) - Logical Problems? - Weekly Blog Post by Dr. Craig Biehl - girl with long hair blindfolded

How should believers respond to claims that certain doctrines taught in Scripture are illogical, such as the Trinity? Or, given the existence of evil, logic proves a good and all-powerful God cannot exist because an infinitely powerful God could and would prevent evil (the “problem of evil”)? Atheists and Christians agree that logic guides right […]

Filed Under: Apologetics Tagged With: human logic, human opinion, logic vs revelation, problem of evil

October 21, 2015 by Craig Biehl

Does God Require Evil to Display His Glory?

Pilgrim's Rock Blog Post by Dr. Craig Biehl - Does God Require Evil to Display His Glory? - Yellow Cactus Flower with Prickles

We come to our fourth and last post on the relationship of good and evil. Scripture clearly teaches that God displayed His glory in the person and saving work of Christ. In fact, nowhere is God’s glory more clearly seen than in Christ. Does it follow, then, that evil is necessary for God to display […]

Filed Under: Apologetics Tagged With: God's glory, God's holiness, mystery, perfect righteousness, problem of evil, sovereignty and holiness

October 15, 2015 by Craig Biehl

Is Evil Required to Know Good?

Pilgrim's Rock Blog Post by Dr. Craig Biehl - Is Evil Required to Know Good? - Red Paint Splotch on Tan Canvas

Is the existence and knowledge of moral evil necessary for the knowledge of good? And if so, would that not easily explain how evil exists in a universe created by a holy God of infinite power who both hates evil and could have prevented it? Let’s see… Good Food in the Garden Going back to […]

Filed Under: Apologetics Tagged With: free will, God's independence, knowledge of God's goodness, knowledge of good, moral evil, problem of evil

October 7, 2015 by Craig Biehl

Does Free Will Require the Option to Choose Evil?

Pilgrim's Rock Blog Post by Dr. Craig Biehl - Does Free Will Require the Option to Choose Evil? - Red on Black Iconic Man

The option to choose evil as necessary for God to create beings with a free will is sometimes said to explain why evil exists in a world created by a holy God of infinite power. At first glance, it looks like a reasonable explanation for the existence of evil. But, is moral evil as necessary […]

Filed Under: Apologetics Tagged With: evil, free will, God's freedom, moral evil, problem of evil, true Biblical freedom

September 30, 2015 by Craig Biehl

Is Evil the Equal Opposite of Good?

Pilgrim's Rock Blog Post by Dr. Craig Biehl - Is Evil the Equal Opposite of Good? - Barb Wire Sunset

First of a four-part series on the relationship of good and evil. God Is the Only Standard of Good No standard of goodness exists apart from God, and no standard of evil can exist without reference to God’s goodness. God cannot be subject to a standard of good outside Himself, and He alone embodies and […]

Filed Under: Apologetics Tagged With: evil is temporary, God's goodness, moral evil, problem of evil, standard of good

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