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The [[problem of evil]] is a collection of philosophical arguments which claim that the existence of evil in the world contradicts the belief that there exists a God who is both wholly good and omnipotent. <ref>J. L. Mackie, "Evil and Omnipotence," Mind, New Series, Vol. 64, No. 254. (Apr., 1955), pp. 200-212. - [http://www.ditext.com/mackie/evil.html EVIL AND OMNIPOTENCE]</ref>  

The [[problem of evil]] is a collection of philosophical arguments which claim that the existence of evil in the world contradicts the belief that there exists a God who is both wholly good and omnipotent. <ref>J. L. Mackie, "Evil and Omnipotence," Mind, New Series, Vol. 64, No. 254. (Apr., 1955), pp. 200-212. - [http://www.ditext.com/mackie/evil.html EVIL AND OMNIPOTENCE]</ref>  

== Defences to the Problem of Evil ==  

== Defences to the Problem of Evil ==  

[[Theodicy]] is the branch of study in theology and philosophy that defends the goodness of God despite the existence of evil.<ref>Encarta Dictionary - [http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_1861719540/theodicy.html "theodicy"]</ref> In traditional Christianity and Judaism the book of [[Job]] is used to explain the existence of evil.<ref>Robert M. Bowman Jr. - [http://apologetics.com/default.jsp?bodycontent=/articles/doctrinal_apologetics/bowman-job.html The Book of Job: God's Answer to the Problem of Evil]</ref> In recent times [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologists]] often cite [[Alvin Plantinga]]'s free will defense in regards to the logical problem of evil.<ref>Xenos Christian Fellowship - [http://www.xenos.org/essays/evilpo.htm The Problem of Evil]</ref><ref>Dr. Scott H. Moore - [http://www3.baylor.edu/~Scott_Moore/handouts/free_will_defense.html Comments on Alvin Plantinga's "Free Will Defense"]</ref> The work of [[St. Augustine]] is also cited in regards to theodicy.<ref>Stand to Reason - [http://www.str.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5124 Augustine on Evil]</ref> Dr. [[Ron Rhodes]] of [[Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministry]] states regarding this issue regarding the existence of evil:  

[[Theodicy]] is the branch of study in theology and philosophy that defends the goodness of God despite the existence of evil.<ref>Encarta Dictionary - [http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_1861719540/theodicy.html "theodicy"]</ref> In traditional Christianity and Judaism the book of [[Job]] is used to explain the existence of evil.<ref>Robert M. Bowman Jr. - [http://apologetics.com/default.jsp?bodycontent=/articles/doctrinal_apologetics/bowman-job.html The Book of Job: God's Answer to the Problem of Evil]</ref> In recent times [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologists]] often cite [[Alvin Plantinga]]'s free will defense in regards to the logical problem of evil.<ref>Xenos Christian Fellowship - [http://www.xenos.org/essays/evilpo.htm The Problem of Evil]</ref><ref>Dr. Scott H. Moore - [http://www3.baylor.edu/~Scott_Moore/handouts/free_will_defense.html Comments on Alvin Plantinga's "Free Will Defense"]</ref> The work of [[St. Augustine]] is also cited in regards to theodicy.<ref>Stand to Reason - [http://www.str.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5124 Augustine on Evil]</ref> Dr. [[Ron Rhodes]] of [[Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministry]] states regarding this issue regarding the existence of evil: