Inconsistent triad
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An inconsistent triad is a set of three propositions in which only two of them at most can be considered true. The most famous example of this commonly cited is the one posed by the Problem of Evil. This takes the form of:
- - God is omniscient
- - God is omnipotent
- - Evil exists
Atheists who adhere to strong atheism argue that this Inconsistent triad disproves God, as they claim an all loving and all powerful God would not allow evil to occur, and the fact that evil does occur suggests that God is either not omniscient or not omnipotent. However, their have been attempts by Christian apologists to reconcile God with all three propositions, these take the form of theodicies.