God's power is infinite. Whatever he wills is executed. But neither man, nor any other animal, is happy. Therefore he does not will their happiness. Epicurus' old questions are yet unanswered. Is God willing to prevent evil, but unable? Then is he impotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then is he malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Whence then is evil?

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Character is the result of a system of stereotyped principles.

Look round this universe. What an immense profusion of beings, animated and organised, sensible and active! You admire this prodigious variety and fecundity. B…

Love is God's essence; Power but his attribute: therefore is his love greater than his power.

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I think that if there were a God, there would be less evil on this earth. I believe that if evil exists here below, then either it was willed by God or it was …