In the course introduction, we reviewed ground rules. Remember to apply these ru

In the course introduction, we reviewed ground rules. Remember to apply these rules as you engage in the following discussion. This discussion is not the place to offer a justification of your religious belief as opposed to anyone else’s religious belief (or lack thereof). It IS the place to think about
the reasons you believe what you do about God’s existence and one of the major intellectual objections to belief in God, the problem of evil.
While we might explain moral evil as the result of human actions, suffering caused by natural forces presents a different type of problem. There are diseases and events in the natural world that make some people wonder why the world needs to be the way it is. Why is the world constructed in such a way that disease, natural disasters, and even the need to kill other animals is necessary for survival? Why would a good creator who loves his creation make disease and death necessary? That type of consideration is the real source of the force of the argument from evil.
In this discussion, tell us why you are—or are not—persuaded by the argument from evil. Do you think it makes any difference to your beliefs about whether God exists? Do not try to answer the problem of evil, but do share your thoughts about whether it is a significant issue for you when you think about God’s existence.
Needs to be a short discussion engagement post.