Soteriological Problem of Evil

The Soteriological Problem of Evil explores why a loving and powerful God allows suffering and evil, especially regarding salvation. It questions how suffering fits into God’s plan for humanity, highlighting the belief that experiences of pain can lead to spiritual growth and reliance on God. This dilemma challenges the idea that God desires all to be saved while permitting significant suffering. Theodicy seeks to justify God's goodness in light of evil, suggesting that trials may deepen faith or prepare souls for a better existence. Ultimately, it reconciles the presence of evil with the hope of salvation.