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Atheists state that the existence of evil is a problem for [[theism]] which holds to a good and powerful God.<ref>http://www.leaderu.com/orgs/probe/docs/evil.html</ref> [[Theodicy]] is the branch of study in theology and philosophy that defends the goodness of God despite the existence of evil.<ref>http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_1861719540/theodicy.html</ref> In traditional Christianity and Judaism the book of Job is used to explain the existence of evil.<ref>http://apologetics.com/default.jsp?bodycontent=/articles/doctrinal_apologetics/bowman-job.html</ref>  In recent times [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologists]] often cite [[Alvin Plantinga]]'s free will defense in regards to the existence of evil. <ref>http://www.xenos.org/essays/evilpo.htm</ref><ref>http://www3.baylor.edu/~Scott_Moore/handouts/free_will_defense.html</ref> The work of [[St. Augustine]] is also cited in regards to theodicy. <ref>http://www.str.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5124</ref>

Atheists state that the existence of evil is a problem for [[theism]] which holds to a good and powerful God.<ref>http://www.leaderu.com/orgs/probe/docs/evil.html</ref> [[Theodicy]] is the branch of study in theology and philosophy that defends the goodness of God despite the existence of evil.<ref>http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_1861719540/theodicy.html</ref> In traditional Christianity and Judaism the book of Job is used to explain the existence of evil.<ref>http://apologetics.com/default.jsp?bodycontent=/articles/doctrinal_apologetics/bowman-job.html</ref>  In recent times [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologists]] often cite [[Alvin Plantinga]]'s free will defense in regards to the existence of evil. <ref>http://www.xenos.org/essays/evilpo.htm</ref><ref>http://www3.baylor.edu/~Scott_Moore/handouts/free_will_defense.html</ref> The work of [[St. Augustine]] is also cited in regards to theodicy. <ref>http://www.str.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5124</ref>

==Famous Atheists Who Converted to Theism==

==Notable Incidences of Atheists Converting to Theism==

[[Image:27 2blinka fig01f.jpg|thumb|150px|right|[[Simon Greenleaf]]]]

[[Image:27 2blinka fig01f.jpg|thumb|150px|right|[[Simon Greenleaf]]]]

Dr. [[Simon Greenleaf]] was one of the principal founders of the [[Harvard Law School]].<ref>http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/jesus/greenleaf.html</ref>  In addition, Greenleaf was the author of the classic three-volume text, ''A Treatise on the Law

Dr. [[Simon Greenleaf]] was one of the principal founders of the [[Harvard Law School]].<ref>http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/jesus/greenleaf.html</ref>  In addition, Greenleaf was the author of the classic three-volume text, ''A Treatise on the Law