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problem of evil

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Proper noun

  1. {{lb|en|philosophy}} The [[argument]] that an [[omnipotent]] and truly [[benevolent]] [[deity]] would not [[permit]] evil; the [[challenge]] that the [[existence]] (or apparent existence) of evil poses for [[theology]].

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