Inconsistent Triad in Problem of Evil
The logical formulation of the problem of evil presenting three seemingly incompatible propositions: (1) God is omnipotent; (2) God is omnibenevolent; (3) evil exists. If God is all-powerful, God could prevent all evil; if all-good, God would prevent all evil; if both, evil should not exist. The triad demands resolution.
Real World
When the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan — killing nearly 20,000 people — atheist philosopher Stephen Fry publicly cited exactly this triad, arguing no omnibenevolent God could permit such suffering.
Exam Focus
Always state all three propositions explicitly before analysing tensions; examiners expect you to identify which proposition each theodicy challenges or qualifies.
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