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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 ==

[[Image:Ron2.jpg|right|thumbnail|150px|Dr. [[Ron Rhodes]]]]

[[Image:Ron2.jpg|right|thumbnail|150px|Dr. [[Ron Rhodes]]]]

[[Image:115523-004-FA619CA3.jpg|thumb|right|201px| The perverse and cruel atheist [[Marquis de Sade]] in prison, 18th century line engraving.]]

[[Image:115523-004-FA619CA3.jpg|thumb|right|201px| The perverse and cruel atheist [[Marquis de Sade]] in prison, 18th century line engraving.]]

Not possessing a [[Religion|religious]] basis for [[morality]], which can provide a legitimate basis for objective morality, [[atheist]]s are fundamentally [[Moral_relativism|incapable]] of having a coherent system of morality.<ref>

Not possessing a [[Religion|religious]] basis for [[morality]], which can provide a legitimate basis for objective morality, [[atheist]]s are fundamentally [[Moral relativism|incapable]] of having a coherent system of morality.<ref>

*[http://www.paulcopan.com/articles/pdf/God-naturalism-morality.pdf God, Naturalism, and the Foundations of Morality] by

*[http://www.paulcopan.com/articles/pdf/God-naturalism-morality.pdf God, Naturalism, and the Foundations of Morality] by

Paul Copan

Paul Copan

Theists see a universe full of gifts under the Christmas tree. Until atheists offer a reasonable explanation for our marvelous world, it was always seem to theists that atheists have much to be thankful for..."<ref>''Evidence for God: 50 Arguments for Faith from the Bible, History, Philosophy''  edited by [[William Dembski]] and Michael R. Licona. pages 46-47</ref>}}

Theists see a universe full of gifts under the Christmas tree. Until atheists offer a reasonable explanation for our marvelous world, it was always seem to theists that atheists have much to be thankful for..."<ref>''Evidence for God: 50 Arguments for Faith from the Bible, History, Philosophy''  edited by [[William Dembski]] and Michael R. Licona. pages 46-47</ref>}}

==See Also==

==See also==

*[[Objective morality]]

*[[Objective morality]]