S4 85. The Epicurean Paradox – Age Old Question

Pete and I chat about a recent X post (formerly Twitter) from an atheist, showing a picture of a vulture eyeing up a child dying of starvation, with this ancient and infamous objection to God from over 2000 years ago: “The Epicurean paradox, also known as the riddle of Epicurus, is a philosophical argument in favor of skepticism towards the existence of God. It deals with the question of why evil exists in the world created by God. Epicurus questions whether God can prevent evil, if not, why is evil present, and if not, why God is doing wrong to his people by putting evil things in this world. Some philosophers have reacted to this paradox, arguing that God is aware of evil and is putting creatures made by him on the test known as life. However, others argue that Epicurus' statement contains a lot of presumption and a serious lack of cognizance regarding the purpose and consequences of evil.”  Email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠       ⁠⁠⁠ We’d love to hear from you! Thanks for listening- we appreciate each and every one of you out there. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe, and tell your friends and family about the show, and leave us a five-star review, which helps to spread the show to others!     Podcasts New website! Link here https://www.mms.agavaa.com/index.phpMillennial Mustard Seed Ministry – Bride Ministries InternationalCheck out my recommended church app! From Daniel Duval, Download it for free here: http://brideministries.app.link/I need your help!Please leave me a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app/catcher, whichever Youse listen on.Venmo - @Rodney-Smith-368Cash app- $Rodsworth77Or join by monthly donations on --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rodney-jay/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rodney-jay/supportMusic from Uppbeat:Free Music For YouTube Videos & Creators • UppbeatLicense code: PFREJYBLQKUZTMDH---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rodney-jay/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rodney-jay/support