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The Problem of Systemic Evil
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Abstract
This chapter introduces the ‘problem of systemic evil’, a radically new version of the problem of evil which poses a challenge for traditional theists. The problem says that the existence of an all-powerful and wholly good God appears to be incompatible with the presence of the system of natural selection and evolution, which nomologically necessitates pain and suffering for uncountably many sentient animals, including humans. The chapter explains that the problem of systemic evil is deeper and more comprehensive than other versions of the problem because it focuses on the entire biological system on which nature is based instead of singling out specific events or specific types of events that are deemed evil. The chapter explains in detail that the problem of systemic evil is unique and forceful.
Title: The Problem of Systemic Evil
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Abstract
This chapter introduces the ‘problem of systemic evil’, a radically new version of the problem of evil which poses a challenge for traditional theists.
The problem says that the existence of an all-powerful and wholly good God appears to be incompatible with the presence of the system of natural selection and evolution, which nomologically necessitates pain and suffering for uncountably many sentient animals, including humans.
The chapter explains that the problem of systemic evil is deeper and more comprehensive than other versions of the problem because it focuses on the entire biological system on which nature is based instead of singling out specific events or specific types of events that are deemed evil.
The chapter explains in detail that the problem of systemic evil is unique and forceful.
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