The Problem of Evil and Theodicy

The Problem of Evil questions how an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good God can allow suffering and evil in the world. If God is benevolent, why do bad things happen? Theodicy seeks to address this by offering explanations, such as the idea that free will allows for moral choices, leading to both good and evil actions. Some argue that suffering can lead to greater goods, like personal growth or compassion. This debate is central in discussions about God's existence, as the presence of evil seems to challenge traditional views of a perfectly good deity.