Ep 462 The Problem of Evil
Episode description
July 22, 2018
The Problem of Evil is a philosophical discussion that traditionally is attributed to the Greek philosopher Epicurious. While it predates the monotheistic religions that dominate many cultures today, it is still a relevant logical argument when talking to theists today.
In this episode August discusses his pamphlet on the subject, which you can obtain by sending an email to info@mnatheists.org or by emailing Atheists Talk at radio@mnatheists.org
Some suggested resources for further reading on the subject of The Problem of Evil:
“The Problem of Evil” pamphlet – August Berkshire
The Logical Problem of Evil – https://www.iep.utm.edu/evil-log
Wikipedia: Problem of Evil – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem_of_evil
God, Freedom, and Evil – Alvin Plantinga
God’s Problem: How the Bible Fails to Answer Our Most Important Question – Why We Suffer – Bart D. Ehrman
Nonbelief & Evil: Two Arguments for the Nonexistence of God – Theodore M. Drange
When Bad Things Happen to Good People – (Rabbi) Harold Kushner
The Origins of Evil in Hindu Mythology – Wendy Doniger O’Flaherty