This is an old
philosophical argument that even has its own name. Theodicy. It is a discussion about apparent
paradox between good and power. It
questions why God would allow evil if he is good. It appears in all periods of
history when people have lost the truth that God loves them but wants them to
learn and grow. God is good but allows evil so we can experience it. Our test
is how we react to it. This is part of our Heaven Father’s plan for our
progression. As Lehi said,
22. And now, behold, if
Adam had not transgressed he would not have fallen, but he would have remained
in the garden of Eden. And all things which were created must have remained in
the same state in which they were after they were created; and they must have remained
forever, and had no end.
23 And they would
have had no children; wherefore they would have remained in a state of
innocence, having no joy, for they knew no misery; doing no good, for they knew
no sin.
24 But behold, all
things have been done in the wisdom of him who knoweth all things.26 And the Messiah cometh in the fulness of time, that he may redeem the children of men from the fall. And because that they are redeemed from the fall they have become free forever, knowing good from evil; to act for themselves and not to be acted upon
Read the whole chapter, it is quite good and
could have solved the problem for people like Luthor, and saved a lot of
trouble and anguish.
The idea of experience and agency is one that
sometimes gets lost in the philosophy of men. But a clear head will find the
truth.
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