God is, by definition, omniscient, omnipotent and perfectly good.....what do you think of the following?

Question

an atheist often suggests that the existence of evil entails the nonexistence of God. For, he argues, if God exists, then being omniscient, he knows under what circumstances evil will occur, if he does not act; and being omnipotent, he is able to prevent its occurrence. Hence, being perfectly good, he will prevent its occurrence and so evil will not exist. Hence the existence of God entails the nonexistence of evil.

Answer 1

Check "Theodicy" on wikipedia or whatever, for this discussion. It is a trifle more complex.
In my view, the concepts "omniscience" and "omnipotence" are self-contradictory even without the idea of "omni-benevolence".

Answer 2

I think that your reasoning comes across as sound. But Pascal's Wager sounds pretty good on paper, too. Both assume a lot of things about a god (benevolence, omniscience) that can't be proven to begin with.

These ideas are better:

There is no scientific evidence for the existence of a deity or any correct religious view.

Religion killed more people in the world than anything else.

People have a genetic propensity for spirituality and understanding the world, hence explaining the early creation of religions and deities to interpret existence.

Answer 3

1. Allah (SWT) 'God' is only 'One', has no partner or son, and neither gives birth, nor is He born. He is eternally besought by all and has no beginning or end, and none is equal to Him (Holy Quran example)
2. He is the Merciful and the Compassionate, the Guardian and the True Guide, the Just and the Supreme Lord, the Creator and the Watchful, the First and the Last, the Knowing and the Wise, the Hearing, and the Aware, the Witness and the Glorious, the Able and ' the Powerful. (Holy Quran example).
3. He is the Loving and the Provider, the Generous and the Benevolent, the Rich and the Independent, the Forgiving and the Clement, the Patient and the Appreciative, the Unique and the Protector, the Judge and the Peace. (Holy Quran example). The question of Allah's (SWT) 'God' existence has preoccupied men's minds for many centuries. Those who believe in Allah (SWT) 'God' seem to agree that the limited finite human intelligence cannot prove the existence of the infinite boundless of Allah (SWT) 'God'. It can only illustrate or demonstrate his existence to the satisfaction of the curious human mind.
Those who deny Allah's (SWT) 'God' claim to rely on science, philosophy, or special theories of knowledge. Their arguments are sometimes inapplicable, sometimes irrelevant, always complex, and often incomprehensible. However, the developed mind will find its way to Allah (SWT) 'God'. Failure to find the way does not mean that there is no way. Denial of reality does not make it unreal.

Answer 4

you've twisted the statement to suit your fantasy but that just doesn't surprise me . Yes your bible says god created both good and evil but who with a descent education could believe in such . you Can serve good or evil without the superstitious confusion of non existent deities. And only people have this ability not ghosts goblins boogie men or any other myths contrived in the imagination of men . the thought of god does nothing but confuse and act as a crutch much as a placebo for the weak minded and children .
wasted energy could be better spent in moral good through wide awake reason and good sense if you have an honest and serious intelligent heart and character .

Answer 5

Everybodyz alwyz looking 4 some excuse 2 argue about d life of God. he's omniscient, omnipotent, and fully strong and merciful. with the patience of evil now, in the old dayz, He'd have wiped us all d face of the earth. He giveth n He taketh away n His time is d magnificent. go away it to Him.

Answer 6

In the Bhagavad Gita, Vishnu says "For the will to be free, there must choices to choose. Be ware of flatminders they only see in 2 dimensions"

Answer 7

And I would to those Athiest, unless they understand God of the bible. That is an ignorant view.

Answer 8

Think of your children, you want the best for them, you try your best to raise them right, but when they disobey they are probably punished in some manner.

Answer 9

or an existence of an impotent, stupid one

Answer 10

Wow, that's deep. My brain hurts now. :o)