Why an All-Powerful God Allows Evil?
Epicurean Paradox solution to GOD being all-powerful. Omnipotence is limited by logical possibility. An all-powerful God creates a world with Free Will, meaning evil is a result of human agency, not a lack of divine power. Power is used to sustain choice.
Theology with
Kevin Dewayne Hughes
Tenkidokan School of Theology and Spirituality
In reflecting on the age-old question of why an all-powerful God would permit evil, I found the explanation centered around logical limits of omnipotence particularly compelling. The discussion highlights that God's power operates within the boundaries of logical possibility—meaning He cannot do the logically impossible, such as creating a square circle. This logical framework explains why God allows evil: to preserve human free will. The concept that God’s omnipotence is conditional because He respects logical constraints was eye-opening. Free will is essential for authentic human choice—if God forced everyone to always choose good, there would be no real freedom or love. This resonates deeply with my experience; love that is compelled is not true love. The freedom to choose good or evil means people can genuinely accept or reject God, which fosters genuine relationships rather than a master-servant dynamic. The article also portrays this world as a 'proving ground' where our choices matter. Removing the possibility of evil would remove the significance of choosing good. This perspective transforms the challenge of evil into something meaningful—it preserves the integrity of free will and the authenticity of our relationship with God. Moreover, understanding that God chooses not to overrule free will because love requires freedom helped me reconcile the existence of suffering with faith in an all-powerful God. It encourages a focus not on blaming God for evil but on recognizing the value of freedom and personal responsibility. It also invites reflection on how individual choices impact the broader spiritual landscape. Overall, this explanation enriches theological and philosophical conversations by connecting logical omnipotence with moral freedom, helping to address the Epicurean Paradox in a way that respects both God's power and human agency.





































































































4th video in the Epicurean Paradox series. Find the associated article from my bio and the other videos from the article.