IF GOD EXISTS, WHY THE RISE IN THE CASES OF EVIL & CRISIS EXPERIENCED ON EARTH! A Critical Examination of the Problem of Evil & Crisis and Its Impact on the Belief in God!

Authors

  • Ikedinachi Ayodele Power WOGU AUN
  • Oghenefegor Chidina OMANUFEME Department of Law, School of Law, American University of Nigeria,
  • Ikedinachi Ayodele Power WOGU, Department of General Educations Studies, School of Arts & Sciences American University of Nigeria https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9050-8817
  • Prof. Sanjay MISRA (PhD) Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, Ostfold University College, Halden, Norway

Keywords:

Crisis,, Evil, Existence of God, , God, Problem of Evil, Suffering, Theology

Abstract

The problem of evil continues to be a key impediment to the belief of an all-powerful, all-knowing and all-good God. This research paper explores how theology and philosophy have tried to reconcile God’s nature with the existence of evil and suffering in the world. This paper examines major theodicies such as the free will defence, the soul-making theodicy and Augustinian and Irenaean perspectives, alongside atheistic arguments such as the logical and evidential problems of evil, through a qualitative analysis of classical and modern texts, scriptures and experiential accounts. It also investigates how believers react in the face of evil and suffering. This study finds that while no single explanation eliminates all conflict between divine goodness and worldly suffering, a layered understanding- combining moral freedom, soul development, and faith resilience offers a more nuanced response to this persistent challenge. This paper concludes by affirming that belief in God is still plausible despite the presence of evil, especially when viewed through the lenses of faith, trust, mystery and personal choices.

Author Biographies

  • Oghenefegor Chidina OMANUFEME, Department of Law, School of Law, American University of Nigeria,

    Oghenefegor Chidina OMANUFEME is a Law student, from the Department of Law, Scholl of Law, of the American University of Nigeria, Yola. She loves Philosophy Courses and topics, Hence, here in interests in the present topic!

    .o@aun.edu.ng

  • Ikedinachi Ayodele Power WOGU,, Department of General Educations Studies, School of Arts & Sciences American University of Nigeria

    WOGU, Ikedinachi Ayodele (PhD) obtained his Doctoral Degree form Covenant University, Ota, From the Department of Political Science & International Relations, with Specialization in Political Philosophy, Leadership Development and International Politics. He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Political Philosophy and International Politics at the American University of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria, where he teaches and conducts research.

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Published

11/14/2025

Conference Proceedings Volume

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO CONFRONTING SECURITY AND FOOD CRISES IN NIGERIA

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IF GOD EXISTS, WHY THE RISE IN THE CASES OF EVIL & CRISIS EXPERIENCED ON EARTH! A Critical Examination of the Problem of Evil & Crisis and Its Impact on the Belief in God!. (2025). AUN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, 3(1). https://journals.aun.edu.ng/index.php/files/article/view/218

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