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Definition:
Traditional forms of theism have to contend with a "problem of evil," which involves
the fact that traditional theism postulates a god which is both omnipotent and
omnibenevolent. Yet, there is still evil in the world. So, either this god is able to
remove evil but does not wish to (is omnipotent, but is not omnibenevolent), or this
god wants to remove the evil in the world, but is unable (is omnibenevolent, not
omnipotent). Attempted resolutions to this problem have occupied many theologians and
apologists.
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What is the Philosophy of Religion?
Sometimes confused with theology, the Philosophy of Religion is the philosophical study of religious beliefs, religious doctrines, religious arguments and religious history. The line between theology and the philosophy of religion isn't always sharp, but the primary difference is that theology tends to be apologetical in nature, committed to the defense of particular religious positions, whereas Philosophy of Religion is committed to the investigation of religion itself, rather than the truth of any particular religion.
