"The Problem of Evil and Some Varieties of Atheism" Self-Quiz

. Which of the following is false?

A theist in the broad sense can't be an atheist in the narrow sense.

A theist in the narrow sense can't be an atheist in the narrow sense.

An atheist in the broad sense cannot be a theist in the narrow sense.

A theist in the broad sense can't be an atheist in the broad sense.

. Which of the following is not a necessary condition for a wholly good being failing to prevent an instance of intense human or animal suffering?

There is some greater good that is only obtainable if the being doesn't prevent it

There is some greater good that is obtainable only if the being permits it or something equally bad or worse

The suffering is such that it is preventable by the being only if the being permits something equally bad or worse to happen

None of the above

. According to Rowe, the atheist . . .

Is in a position to prove that atheism is true through the argument based on evil

Shouldn't try to argue against theism

Isn't in a position to prove atheism through the argument based on evil

Should try only to prove that theism is false

. Why doesn't Rowe think the direct attack will work?

Because the theist can't know what greater good is serviced by allowing for evil

Because the theist's own religious tradition often bars us from knowing God's purpose

All of the above

None of the above

. Which isn't a kind of atheism that Rowe brings up?

Friendly atheism

Reckless atheism

Unfriendly atheism

Indifferent atheism

. Rowe is interested in the debate between narrow theists and narrow atheists.

True

False

. Rowe holds that there is no clear response to the argument for atheism based on evil.

True

False

. Rowe advocates unfriendly atheism.

True

False

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