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Originally Posted by filtherton
I think if Epicurus could appreciate the diversity present in theistic notions of what god is he would have kept his mouth shut.
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How many religions do you think existed in or around Greece at 340BC? I mean there are really only like 5 main religions now. 3, if you want to be totally honest.
There's a reason that his statement has withstood the test of time. He was 100% spot on.
Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent.
Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent.
Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil?
Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?
This is a wonderful example of applying logic to the concepts present in religion.