Some have suggested that the presence of evil makes the world a better place, because struggling against evil builds character. Critics object that:
A) this does not explain why we enjoy evil so much.
B) no amount of effort or struggle builds character; you're born with a good character.
C) there is no real evil in the world, there is only the appearance of evil.
D) there is much more evil in the world than is necessary to build character.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The critics' objection is that the amount of evil present in the world exceeds what would be necessary for the purpose of character building, suggesting that the presence of evil for character development is not a sufficient justification for its extent.

Some Have Suggested That the Presence of Evil Makes the World