10/2 Problem of evil: Introduction 265-269; Dostoevsky 269-273; C.S. Lewis photocopy

1. In the Dostoevsky piece, what is the example that Ivan cites that is supposed to call into question God’s benevolence and justice?

2. In what ways does Lewis limit God’s omnipotence?

3. How does Lewis attempt to justify the existence of moral evil – evil caused by human actions? How does he attempt to justify natural evil – evil caused by natural forces or entities?