Is there an evil god?

Some people believe that evil deities indeed existed—and perhaps still do. In contrast, others regard them as mere intangible manifestations of human fears. Some are evil gods of the underworld, and some exist to torment humanity.

What is malevolent god?

a hatred of gods or God.

What is the religious problem of evil?

The problem of evil refers to the challenge of reconciling belief in an omnipotent, omnibenevolent, and omniscient God, with the existence of evil and suffering in the world.

What do you call a person who doesn’t believe in God?

2 The literal definition of “atheist” is “a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods,” according to Merriam-Webster. And the vast majority of U.S. atheists fit this description: 81\% say they do not believe in God or a higher power or in a spiritual force of any kind.

What are the religious alternatives to the theory of evil?

There are three major religious alternatives in explaining evil, stated by the pantheistic, dualistic and monotheistic religions. Pantheistic religions regard evil as ultimately unreal. Human suffering is a product of spiritual ignorance gathered in previous lives and distributed in the present one according to the dictates of karma.

Why is the problem of evil important to all religions?

The problem of evil is a touchstone of any religion. From our direct confrontation with evil results suffering, and thus endless questions about the meaning of life. That is why all religions have to give a proper answer regarding the origin, nature and end of evil.

What is the origin of evil in Christianity?

Evil in Christianity. According to the Christian view, the origin of evil is to be found in the world of angels. God created them in time immemorial, as personal and immaterial beings endowed with free will. They were created ex nihilo, the same way as the material universe, and thus have a nature different from God’s.

Can We believe in God on the basis of evil and suffering?

As Lewis points out in Mere Christianity (and elsewhere), we cannot disbelieve in God on the basis of evil and suffering, unless we are convinced that the moral standard by which we judge and condemn our world is an objective one.

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