It seems that all of us, atheists and theists alike, must acknowledge and account for the presence of evil and suffering in our universe. While both views recognize the existence of evil, only theism offers hope in the midst of the suffering. Naturalism must ultimately admit that the universe is simply "indifferent to our suffering" altogether.
Atheism does, however, offer the alluring promise of "maximum freedom", presumably the moral freedom to live without any behavioral restrictions. Interestingly, it is this kind of moral freedom that often causes the most pain and suffering in the hearts, minds and bodies of humans who have rejected moral boundaries.
Much has been written about the "problem of evil" and great minds have addressed the issue for literally thousands of years. This section of Answers4Atheists.com provides a variety of very brief responses to the objections of non-believers in this area, with links to additional resources. Please check back often as our catalogue continues to grow.
