> > I'm not a mathematical wiz, so i do not claim to work perfect theorems or syllogisms. Please help me with my logic.
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> I think the problem is that this is over-philosophized to the point of impracticality. What does it mean for good or evil to be "greater" than the other?

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> But either way, I don't see how a term like "greater" can apply to either without being defined more specifically.

Yes, i'm a Christian. Yes, i grew up reading C. S. Lewis. Yes, i got to take a couple of philosophy classes in college (specifically, Intro and History of).

I guess i tend to approach the question of evil with regard to the question, "How can God be good and allow things like [insert tragedy here]?"

I believe in God's absolute goodness, where good is defined as what pleases God (or else as what is consistent with His character). With this premise, i don't see any opening for the idea of pure evil, or evil that exists with dependence on a pre-existent good.

But i've gotten out of Stephen's prospective universe and into my own real worldview. Sorry, Stephen.

Mi *has trouble playing well with others* ke