The Problem of Theodicy
(A) God is the omnipotent Creator of everything.
(B) God is omnibenevolent, all-loving.
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Therefore, (C) The universe (created by God) is the best possible universe.
But, (D) There is (natural) evil.
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Therefore, (E) The universe is not the best possible.
Or, (F) The universe is not what would be expected as the creation of God.
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The chief problem for theodicy is natural evil.