Objection 1. It seems that God does not exist; because if one of two contraries be infinite, the other would be altogether destroyed. But the word "God" means that He is infinite goodness. If, therefore, God existed, there would be no evil discoverable; but there is evil in the world. Therefore God does not exist.

Reply to Objection 1. As Augustine says (Enchiridion xi): "Since God is the highest good, He would not allow any evil to exist in His works, unless His omnipotence and goodness were such as to bring good even out of evil." This is part of the infinite goodness of God, that He should allow evil to exist, and out of it produce good.

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More Pints with Aquinas Episodes Around June 28, 2016

01: Who are you, St. Thomas?

02: Do we need faith to know that God exists?

03: Why are there 7 sacraments?

04: Does purgatory really exist?

05: Are wet dreams/sexual dreams sinful?

06: Why didn't you accept the immaculate conception, St. Thomas?

07: Who created God?

08: Was there death before the fall of man?

09: What makes an act good or evil?

9.5: Was the bombing of Hiroshima immoral?

10: A pint and chat with Fr. Chris Pietraszko

11: Is the death penalty always wrong?

12: Was the crucifixion necessary for our salvation?

13: Does evil disprove the existence of God?

14: Is it possible for me to be happy?

15: Will money make me happy?

16: Can honors and fame make me happy?

17: Is the ontological argument for God's existence sound?

17.5: Philosophy in evangelization

18: Understanding Thomas' metaphysical lingo

19: Give me an argument for the existence of God?

19.5 What did you do that made St. Bonaventure tear up his manuscript?

20: What are the 8 attributes of God?

21: What do you think of Islam?

22: Why can't women be priests?

23: Is baptism necessary for salvation?

24: Are you cool if I get hammered drunk?

25: Does Hell exist? Is it eternal? With Fr. Chis Pietraszko

26: What does Athens have to do with Jerusalem?

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