Evil and suffering
In Christianity, Immoral, or wicked actions. is anything that causes Pain and/or upset endured by humans.. There are two different types of evil:
- moral evil – immoral or wicked actions that people choose to do, using their The idea that humans are free to make their own moral choices., for example: murder, theft and dishonesty
- natural evil – anything beyond human control that results in suffering, for example: earthquakes, floods and A large destructive wave caused by earthquakes, volcanic activity or landslides under water.
The problem of evil
The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus (341–270BC) wrote about the contradictions between the characteristics of God and the presence of evil and suffering. He described God as malevolent, meaning ‘cruel’:
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?
Christians also believe that God is All-knowing, of past, present and future., which means that he is aware of all the suffering happening in the world.
