Problems in Ethical Monotheism: Why Does Evil Exist?
Why does an all-powerful, all-knowing God allow bad things to happen to good people? It's a key problem philosophers and theologians have struggled with for millennia.
In philosophy and ethics, the terms good & evil refer to polar opposites on a linear scale. Good is considered to be morally right and positive while evil is morally bad and often associated with deliberately causing harm to others. Good and evil are defined through personal judgment, society’s laws & culture, and religious doctrine. Browse articles on the subject of good & evil below.
Philosophy of Religion: The Nature of God
An article on the characteristics we tend to associate with God.
Philosophy of Religion: What is Religion?
Religion is one of those vague, umbrella terms that is incredibly difficult to define because it encompasses so many traditions of varying beliefs.
Philosophy of Religion: A Definition of Philosophy
A framework for looking at religion from a philosophical perspective.
Good vs. Evil: Dualism in Religious Writings
The struggle between two opposing forces is known as "dualism." Here's a breakdown of several types of dualism common to religious writings.
Perceptions of Evil – What Makes Someone Evil?
Is someone born evil or are they nurtured to become evil?