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Evil: A Guide For The Perplexed

A Guide for the Perplexed

by Usa) Professor Chad V. Meister (bethel College

  • Paperback
  • 160 pages
  • Publisher: Continuum
  • 13.8 x 21.4 x 1.1 cm

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This title explores challenges to religious belief raised by evil and suffering in the world as well as responses to them from both theistic and non-theistic perspectives. One of the most perplexing problems facing believers in God is the problem of evil. The words of Epicurus put the point concisely: 'Either God wants to abolish evil, and cannot; or he can, but does not want to. If he wants to, but cannot, he is impotent. If he can, but does not want to, he is wicked. If God can abolish evil, and God really wants to do it, why is there evil in the world'? This is a difficult problem to unpick and it remains an issue that continues to concern people and inspire debate. The problem has taken a variety of forms over the centuries; in fact, there are numerous 'problems' of evil - problems for theists but, perhaps surprisingly, problems for non-theists as well. "Evil: A Guide for the Perplexed" explores, in a rigorous but engaging way, central challenges to religious belief raised by evil and suffering in the world as well as significant responses to them from both theistic and non-theistic perspectives."Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed" are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to grasp, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material.
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  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Continuum

  • Published

    February 2012

  • Weight

    168g

  • Page Count

    160

  • Dimensions

    13.8 x 21.4 x 1.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9781441121714

  • ISBN-10

    1441121714

  • Eden Code

    4029972

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