The Problem with Evil

This article contends that there are significant theological problems connected with the use of the term “evil” to label states of affairs, and that the “problem with evil” is that we are too quick to presume to know what evil is. If evil is defined as that which is against the good, and the good is...

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Main Author: McFarland, Ian A. 1963- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publ. [2018]
In: Theology today
Year: 2018, Volume: 74, Issue: 4, Pages: 321-339
IxTheo Classification:NBC Doctrine of God
NBD Doctrine of Creation
NBE Anthropology
Further subjects:B Theology
B Evil
B GOOD & evil
B Privation
B Theodicy
B Sin
B Good
B EXPECTATION (Philosophy)
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