Solving the Problem of Evil

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Syllogism the Solves the Problem of Evil: 

  1. God is good and all-powerful.
  2. Evil seems to contradict this.
  3. Christ's death appeared to be the ultimate evil.
  4. His resurrection turned it into ultimate good.
  5. Evil has no real power in light of God’s love.
  6. Therefore, evil is an illusion, and Christ’s victory frees us from it.

The problem of evil is one of the most profound and difficult challenges in philosophy and theology. Traditionally, it questions how an all-powerful, all-loving God could allow the existence of evil and suffering in the world. In the essay "Evil Does Not Exist and Why Our Belief in Evil is Killing Us," I argues that the real issue lies not in evil itself but in the human belief in it. This belief not only distorts reality but also gives power to evil, when in fact, it has no true existence.

The Problem of Evil

The problem of evil, as posed by philosophers like Epicurus and later by David Hume, argues that if God is both omnipotent and omnibenevolent, then evil should not exist. If evil does exist, either God is not all-powerful or not all-good. The persistence of this problem has led many to question God's nature or even His existence altogether.

However, this essay approaches the problem from a different angle. Rather than attempt to justify the existence of evil within the framework of divine omnipotence and goodness, the essay suggests that the very belief in evil is the problem. By attributing power and reality to evil, humanity surrenders to fear, paralysis, and self-destruction. The belief that evil exists gives it power over our lives, even though, in truth, it has no independent existence. This idea challenges the conventional view that evil is a force that needs to be overcome. Instead, it argues that evil is an illusion, a false belief.

The Absurdity of Believing in Evil

The essay posits that the belief in evil is inherently absurd because it contradicts the nature of reality as created by a good and loving God. According to the biblical account in Genesis, God created everything and saw that it was "very good" (Genesis 1:31). Evil, as the essay suggests, is not a thing that God created but rather a misunderstanding, a false assessment of reality introduced by the serpent in the Garden of Eden.

The serpent's temptation of Eve was not to introduce actual evil into the world but to plant the belief that God was withholding something good, thereby creating a sense of deprivation and alienation. This belief in the existence of evil led to humanity's fall, not because evil was real, but because the belief in it caused Adam and Eve to act against God’s will.

The essay underscores the absurdity of believing in evil by comparing it to other mistaken beliefs, like believing an apple dipped in poison is nutritious. The apple remains an apple, but the false belief about its nature leads to harm. Similarly, when people believe in evil, they act out of fear, suspicion, and shame, causing unnecessary suffering.

The Power of Love as the Solution

If evil does not truly exist, then what is the solution to the suffering and pain we observe? The essay suggests that the answer lies in the power of love. It emphasizes that God’s love is the ultimate reality, and belief in this love sets people free from the fear and paralysis caused by their belief in evil. The essay uses examples from the Bible to illustrate how faith in God’s love can overcome the illusion of evil. Job, who lost everything, still blessed the name of the Lord, showing that his trust in God’s goodness transcended his suffering. Similarly, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to bow to Nebuchadnezzar's idol, trusting in God's power even in the face of death.

The essay also highlights personal examples, demonstrating how embracing God’s love can lead to bold, transformative actions. The author shares how quitting a high-paying job, defaulting on debt, and enduring personal loss became acts of liberation once they rejected the belief in evil and trusted in God’s love.

Conclusion

Ultimately, the essay calls for a shift in perspective. The solution to the problem of evil is not to focus on defeating a force that doesn't exist but to embrace the truth of God's love, which casts out fear and dispels the illusion of evil. By trusting in this love, we can find the freedom and strength to live without the paralyzing belief in evil and instead act boldly in the power of love

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