Ideas from 'Free Will Defence' by Alvin Plantinga [1965], by Theme Structure

[found in 'The Philosophy of Religion' (ed/tr Mitchell,Basil) [OUP 1971,0-19-875018-8]].

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29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 3. Problem of Evil / b. Human Evil

1474	Moral evil may be acceptable to God because it allows free will (even though we don't see why this is necessary)

			Full Idea: Moral evil may be acceptable to a benevolent God because it is the only way to allow genuine free will, which may have a supreme value in creation (even if we are unsure what it is).
			From: report of Alvin Plantinga (Free Will Defence [1965], Pref.) by PG - Db (ideas)

29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 3. Problem of Evil / d. Natural Evil

1475	It is logically possible that natural evil like earthquakes is caused by Satan

			Full Idea: Physical evil (e.g. earthquakes) may be attributable to a fallen angel (Satan), who is the enemy of God, and this is enough to retain the idea that God is omnipotent and benevolent, and yet evil exists.
			From: report of Alvin Plantinga (Free Will Defence [1965], III) by PG - Db (ideas)