Much has been made about the problem of Evil for theists. How can a good God allow evil? This is a problem, one that can be looked at in a variety of ways (see here and here). The problem of Evil is usually then seen as a proof for the non-existence of a good God. However, it is not just a problem for theists. Alan Rhoda, at Alanyzer, takes a brief look at the problem of Evil for atheists.

Alanyzer :: The problem of Evil is for everyone

1. Either (a) the atheist affirms that there is objective evil or (b) he affirms that there is none or (3) he remains agnostic on the matter.

2. If (a) then the atheist is committed to an objective standard of goodness, but whence does this standard of goodness come from?

3. If (b), then the atheist flies in the face of moral commonsense and gives up any objective basis for moral complaint.

4. If (c), then the atheist has the burden of explaining how it is possible that there be objective evil and also flies in the face of moral commonsense, which takes it as obvious that some things (e.g., torturing a baby for fun) are wrong.

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