Evil Problem of Theodicy

Although the problem of evil is not “easy” to answer, we can understand some things about how a degree of evil could occur in a holy God’s universe. But why an all-powerful God allows extreme evil to happen is more difficult. Scripture itself does not explain why he lets evil operate to the degree it does. Nevertheless, some observations make the issue more understandable. 

Introduction:  The Antilogism

Good triumphs over evil.

            Good and evil are not equal opposites in power or legitimacy.

            Good and evil are not equally eternal. Evil has a beginning and an end.

    I.      Need to Get Rid of Parochial Self-Centeredness