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Epicurus and the existence of God and Good & Evil

« on: April 09, 2010, 01:08:53 PM »

Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able?
Then he is not omnipotent.
Is he able, but not willing?
Then he is malevolent.
Is he both able and willing?
Then whence cometh evil?
Is he neither able nor willing?
Then why call him God?

Intrigued? You should really watch this great video with more information on Epicurus and some great philosophy from TJ / The Amazing Atheist:


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Re: Epicurus and the existence of God and Good & Evil

« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2010, 06:16:28 PM »

Did the word "epic" come from Epicurus?

Because Epicurus is epic....lol (please excuse bad joke)

I'm so getting this tattooed somewhere, then when i get into another theological debate with my boss i can lift my shirt and be like "READ THAT YOU FUCKER!"


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Re: Epicurus and the existence of God and Good & Evil

« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2010, 12:43:55 PM »

If God is capable of preventing evil but but not willing, that doesn't make him malevolent, just apathetic.

Didn't watch the video or anything, just saying.


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Re: Epicurus and the existence of God and Good & Evil

« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2010, 01:25:38 PM »

Whether god is apathetic or malevolent, either way that makes him a douche bag.

He either zaps you and yells "Take that you little bastard! Squeal like a piggy for me!", or he says "Meh, shit happens. Whats that, your village is starving to death? Well, uh...that sucks."

I never argue whether or not god exists. A god, gods, or some form of higher being could exist. Until science proves otherwise, anyone who claims a god cannot possibly exist is just like a religious person claiming there is no way there isn't a god.

I say, if there is a god, he is no god of mine.


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