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D3: Problem of Evil

The Problem of Evil seems to be the biggest problem for theism.  Hick explains that Augustine views evil as an inevitable outcome of a good thing (free will).  What do you think?  Is having free will — the genuine ability to do good or bad — worth having, even if it means that some evil could occur?  Or, should God have given us no free will and guaranteed that we never do evil?  Explain your view, and refer to the text with page numbers whenever possible.

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Free will is essential to humanity. It separates us from other living creations. That is why having free will is worth having despite the possible consequences of doing evil. Humans are higher beings due to our free will. As Hick mentioned, God is giving His creations free will and He believes it is a good thing, however what humans do with is a different matter. If free will can cause evil, free will can also solve evil. Because of free will, people have the tools to fight evil. Hick mentions how God creations are created for good purpose (127) . 

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