The “problem of evil.”
We have discussed the chief argument against God – the “problem of evil.” In this essay, you will respond to one of our assigned chapters plus two additional articles related to the problem of evil in theism:
“The Problem of Evil and Divine Hiddenness,” ch. 13 in Dew & Gould
“God, Evil and the Human Good,” by Pruitt
“C. S. Lewis on the Problem of Divine Hiddenness,” by Dumsday
Your essay, which should respond to the readings above, must answer each of the questions below:
1. Introduce your essay by briefly distinguishing the two different types of the “problem” of evil (the first two sections in Dew & Gould’s chapter) and creating a one-sentence summary of their “answer” for each. (Keep this brief.)
2. Which of Dew & Gould’s answers could be supported by Pruitt’s arguments, and how? Explain your reasoning. (300 word minimum.)
3. What stood out to you as the most intriguing (or strongest) argument that Dumsday offers? Explain your reasoning. (300 word minimum.)
4. Dew & Gould offer a fairly general answer to the problem of “divine hiddenness.” How does Dumsday’s contribution fit in there? In other words, how could Dew & Gould’s section on divine hiddenness be supported by Dumsday’s arguments? (300 word minimum.)
5. All things considered, what effect do your conclusions regarding the problem of evil have on your view of the case for God’s existence? Explain how and why
