Quote by Epicurus

Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. 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?

Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not

Summary

This quote, often attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, raises thought-provoking questions about the nature of God and the existence of evil. It suggests that if God is both willing and able to prevent evil but does not do so, he cannot be described as all-powerful. If he is able but not willing, he must be considered as malicious. Furthermore, it questions the origin of evil if God is both willing and able to prevent it. Finally, if God is neither able nor willing, it challenges the very concept of calling him God.

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Atheism

By Epicurus

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