How Disproving God’s Existence Fails

An examination of overconstrained logical systems

Does God Exist?

To answer this question, some may appeal to Science and modern Cosmology to argue that the cosmos is so incredibly vast, complex, and wondrous that it’s unnecessary to invoke a supreme consciousness. Others see the same thing and use that for the exact opposite position, as undeniable proof of a supreme creative being that designed it all, set it in motion, and continues to keep it all running.

Arguments abound concerning the existence of God. One of the most important formulations concerning God’s existence is the Problem of Evil.

Does the stunning vastness of the cosmos point to a supreme consciousness?

What is the Problem of Evil?

The basic formulation is how can a good, just, omniscient, and omnipotent God cause or permit such Evil in the world that we witness ranging war, disease, pain, slavery, injustice, and other clearly undesirable things?

The Problem of Evil is used as proof that God does not exist, or that it’s unreasonable to believe in God.

Theologians and philosophers who believe in God come up with various arguments to address the Problem of Evil and thus prove or uphold God’s existence, such as the following:

• Overall Good and Evil
  Humans…