Category: evil

The Theological Problem of Evil: part four…

In this episode, we look at Justice, Salvation, some analysis/evaluation, other possible approaches, and conclude our conversations with a return to the problem as presented by David Hume.. Staff from the University of Gloucestershire, considering the theological problem…

The Theological Problem of Evil: part three…

In this section from our 2006 DVD, University of Gloucestershire staff clarify the Problem of Evil, and look at the Free-Will Defence. We also start to think about the approach of St. Irenaeus..

The Theological Problem of Evil: part two…

In this section from our 2006 DVD, University of Gloucestershire staff discuss what types of Evil exist (moral, natural), the idea of an omnipotent God, and Dave Webster looks at St Augustine’s attempt to show us that evil…

The Theological Problem of Evil: Part one..

In an excerpt from a 2006 DVD we made, staff from the University of Gloucestershire consider the nature of evil, and the place of sin, in the Christian understanding of it. This is only an introduction, but may…

Dr Peter Vardy: Does the Problem of Evil matter?

While on tour with Candle Conferences, I asked Dr Peter Vardy about the importance of the Problem of Evil: Interview by Dr David Webster.

No such thing as Evil?

RPE graduate, and teacher, Kayleigh Davies, asks Dr David Webster about whether we could argue that there is “no such thing as Evil”… ——————————————————————————– See our RPE Course blog at http://r-p-e.blogspot.co.uk/

The Problem of Evil in Islam

In this short video Dr Jackson and Dr Webster talk about the Islamic understanding of the Problem of Evil: Notes for this video: There are mentioned in the video Moses and Khidr (Quran 18: 60-82)  The Asharites  bila…

Is the Problem of Evil a barrier to belief?

A religiously ambiguous universe may be compatible with our concept of God – so much so that some say that God has so made the world that he cannot be conclusively proved. The problem of evil is different,…

What is the Problem of Evil?

A very short video – just a basic definition of the Problem of Evil.. The logical format into which the problem is put is that of three statements which the theist wishes to take on board, but which…

Moral Evil and Natural Evil

A basic definition of Moral and Natural Evil – but also some possible issues… — In case you’re interested – there is more info about our Religion, Philosophy & Ethics course at http://db.tt/jSEK5Qn4 – enjoy — Staff from the Religion, Philosophy…