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Because Dunno
Debate Score:48
Arguments:41
Total Votes:57
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Why doesn't God Stop Evil?

Because

Side Score: 30
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Dunno

Side Score: 18

Well, he's the one who makes evil exist, so it makes no sense that he should stop it.

Side: Because
1 point

Nope. If you invent the dvd, you are not the creator of all movies on dvds by some magical default. You are simply the inventor of the dvd.

Side: Dunno
1 point

That's because the movies are invented by someone else.

Are you saying that there are creators besides God?

Side: Because
1 point

Because then you wouldn't have any reason to come groveling to him for protection and/or forgiveness. .................................................................................

Side: Because
1 point

Perhaps, but you'll have no excuse for "not groveling" at the judgement. You'll just be seen as a hypocrite who condemns himself by his own words, not admitting his sin, and rejecting God, ending in an undesirable finality. And the saved will be singing, drinking, and dancing with joy because they didn't make your choice.

Side: Dunno
Grenache(6053) Clarified
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Or, second answer, because he can't help himself... But dum dum. ............................................

Side: Because

Because he is using evil in the world to test our faith and eventually judge us.

Side: Because

So.. this being said.. why doesn't he stop it?

The people in the video claim that God permits evil to make way for a greater good. But why?

If he's God, he's very well able to create that greater good without the need for evil, so then why does he use evil to create that greater good?

Unless of course, God needs to allow evil things to happen for the greater good, in which case he's limited in his power.

Side: Dunno
1 point

So.. this being said.. why doesn't he stop it?

The people in the video claim that God permits evil to make way for a greater good. But why?-----

If you die, go to Heaven, and your death influences 100 million people in a positive way, the death is not only justified, but required by a morally sound agent.

Side: Because
1 point

-----If he's God, he's very well able to create that greater good without the need for evil, so then why does he use evil to create that greater good?------

In a reality with free will, you must allow evil to exist, and the best possible outcome is that evil causes some kind of good in the end.

Side: Because
ironskillet(220) Disputed
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So again, it's impossible for God to create free will without evil existing?

Side: Dunno
1 point

-----Unless of course, God needs to allow evil things to happen for the greater good, in which case he's limited in his power.-----

Not actually. If he can use evil to create good, he has power and omniscience over it, which is power beyond measure, and a talent that is unmatched by any mortal man.

Side: Because
1 point

Why don't we?

I know most people will say "But it's God, God can do anything".

I guess it depends on if you believe in free will. But regardless of who believes what, why don't we stop evil?

Side: Dunno
DBCooper(2194) Clarified
1 point

Isn't up to government to stop evil. Democrats have faith in government so why is it that governing body can't shut down evil.

Side: Because
Mint_tea(4641) Disputed
1 point

So you're a Democrat? Funny, I never pegged you for one but I guess it makes sense. I think your faith is misplaced, either that or you are still blaming everyone else.

Side: Because