Introduction
The question regarding the belief in God has become a pertinent issue within the societal framework. As such, the query on the belief in God has emanated from the extent and severity of evil within the societal framework. Thus, from an individual perspective, it is unreasonable not to believe in God despite the extent and severity of evil in the world due to the following three reasons I will examine in this paper.
As the first reason for the belief in God, it is imperative to acknowledge that evil is in existence due to our bad deeds. Theists argue that God gave use the free will in regards to making choices. There is freedom to choose results into man either sinning or doing good deeds within the society (Stroble 29). As such, the freedom of choice exists in two ways. There is the capacity to do X, which is good or not X which is bad. However, Cole-Turner argues that the capacity of an individual regarding doing evil does not entail that one has to do the evil deed (81). It is significant to acknowledge that God did not make us all equal thus the capacity to sin is different among all of us.
Secondly, theists argue that evil and good must coexist for the manifestation of God to prevail. Accordingly, Cole-Turner, compares to the ancient notion of ying and yang and how good and evil should coexists (81). Within the argument of good and evil coexistence, pundits assert that there is a logical notion that is evil was not in existence in the globe, and then equally good would not be in existence. Determining what is good, and evil would be highly daunting within the societal framework. Furthermore, religious philosophers argue that good and evil exist as counterparts even in the bible. For God’s compassion and love for humanity to prevail, Jesus had to die on the cross. The death of Jesus, though the act of his fructification and death is evil, the salvation of mankind was a clear description and manifestation of God’s love to mankind (Stroble 29). Hence, despite the extent and severity of evil within a society, it is fundamental to acknowledge the equally small yet profound good deeds that prevail within the society that are not given much publicity.
Thirdly, religious philosophers argue that the existence of evil cannot be associated to God but to Satan. As such, the religious pundits argue that the battle between good and evil has always been there since time in memorial. Since the disobedience of Lucifer and the war in heaven, the battle has always been there. Thus, Gods part within the evident evil is not evident. As such, religious pundits assert that the existence of evil emanates from both men made aspects and succumbing to the temptations of Satan (Cole-Turner 81). The evidence of Satan lays forth an environment in which an individual has a free will towards choosing either good or evil in the day to day societal mandate. Hence, towards believing in God, it is unreasonable to associate the severity and extent of evil to God yet evil emanates from the devil.
Conclusion
There are various reasons that prevail in regards to the belief in God and the existence of evil. From the above analysis, it is highly unreasonable for an individual to associate severity and extent of evil in the belief of Good. As such, good and evil should complement each other, and for evil to prevail the manifestation of God should be evident. The first two reasons for the existence of good and evil exudes there is no relation to evident belief in God. Thus, relating evil to believe on God is uncalled for within the philosophical avenue.
Works Cited
Cole-Turner, Ronald. Beyond cloning: Religion and the remaking of humanity. New York: Continuum, 2011. Print.
Stroble, Paul. What about science and religion?: A study of faith and reason. London: Abingdon Press, 2007. Print.
