Riddle of Epicurus

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?

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to argue the case for God.

I have had this is discussions with atheists and believers and found it to be a great source of debate. However, I'm interested in your thoughts, and from the standpoint of "know your enemy" I think it would be interesting to see what your counter arguements would be.

OK, after you've argued god's position you can also tell us why it's nonsense.

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Permalink Reply by Simon Morris on December 10, 2011 at 2:44pm

Apologies everyone, the high winds here in the UK have killed our phone and internet. It may be some before and I can get back on continue the debate.

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Permalink Reply by Stephen Morris on December 12, 2011 at 11:41am

This conversation reminded me of a SMBC web comic I read a while back: http://www.smbc-comics.com/?id=2292

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Permalink Reply by Nelson on December 12, 2011 at 1:22pm

I love that cartoon. And it's so true.

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