--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If God is omnipotent, omniscient and…" description: "\"If God is omnipotent, omniscient and wholly good, whence evil? If God wills to prevent evil but cannot, then He is not omnipotent. If He can prevent ev..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5d2/david-hume-538_cases_if-god-is-omnipotent-omniscient-and-whol_2621387.jpg" --- # If God is omnipotent, omniscient and wholly good, whence… ![“If God is omnipotent, omniscient and wholly good, whence evil? If God wills to prevent evil but cannot, then He is not omnipotent. If He can prevent evil but does not, then he is not good. In either case he is not God.” quote by David Hume](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5d2/david-hume-538_cases_if-god-is-omnipotent-omniscient-and-whol_2621387.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5d2/david-hume-538_cases_if-god-is-omnipotent-omniscient-and-whol_2621387.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5d2/david-hume-538_cases_if-god-is-omnipotent-omniscient-and-whol_2621387.jpg) > “If God is omnipotent, omniscient and wholly good, whence evil? If God wills to prevent evil but cannot, then He is not omnipotent. If He can prevent evil but does not, then he is not good. In either case he is not God.” [David Hume](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-hume/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He presents a logical argument that an omnipotent, omniscient, and wholly good God cannot coexist with evil. **In simple terms:** If God is all‑powerful, all‑knowing, and all‑good, evil cannot exist. Key Takeaway Question the compatibility of divine attributes with evil. Themes theology philosophy problem of evil Mood skeptical inquisitive Type philosophical theological When to use this quote - debates - academic study - personal belief - moral reasoning Key Concepts logic ethics metaphysics Questions to Reflect On - How do different traditions define divine power? - Can evil be reconciled with a benevolent deity? 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