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Is Maltheism Logical?
I struggle with the concept of an all-good, almighty God who created this world as a test. The immense suffering—natural disasters, diseases, children born with disabilities, and historical calamities—suggests that God cannot be both all-good and almighty. If He is all-good, He cannot be almighty; if He is almighty, He cannot be all-good.
Islam explains this by saying life is a test, but this raises further questions. Why would an all-good God create a test filled with pain and inequality? I didn’t choose to exist, nor did I choose my family, skin color, or social status—factors that shape my life and this so-called test. How is it fair to be judged for circumstances I had no control over?
If this test is to separate the good from the bad, does that not imply God’s curiosity? Despite being omniscient, He seems to desire observation of our suffering and choices. This world feels like a grand spectacle—a divine comedy, as Dante described—where humans are subjected to pain for God’s observation.
Additionally, God’s “subscription model” of guidance, where prophets and religions are introduced every few centuries, seems ineffective. Jews were practicing their faith when Jesus arrived, and Christians were practicing theirs when Muhammad came with a new religion. Instead of reinforcing existing messages, new ones replaced them, creating division. This pattern continues with religions like Bahá’í. If this system causes more confusion than unity, how can it be the work of an all-good God?
Finally, I’d like to ask: Is the view of God as Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful) and Ar-Raheem (The Most Compassionate) objective or subjective? My view of God—that He is cruel or indifferent—might be subjective, shaped by my depression, suffering, and circumstances. However, how can one objectively claim that God is all-good, given the state of the world?
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Is Maltheism Logical?
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God did not introduce Himself as all-good; instead, He introduced Himself as the Lord of the People, Master of the People, and God of the People. He is all-knowing and all-wise. He does whatever He likes, and His actions have wisdom that cannot be fully comprehended. His generosity is His mercy, through which we know Him as Rehman and Raheem. He liked to create a world to test people and reward them if they fulfilled the criteria, if they falter, they would be excused, if they knowingly rebel, they would be punished. He introduced this scheme of test to the humans, and they eagerly accepted it (33: 72) and now they are facing the result of their choice.
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Response to your second question: Humans often establish flawed norms and resist dissent, yet there are always individuals who stand up for their rights, freedom, democracy, justice, etc. This struggle naturally divides society into two groups. We admire those who fight for noble causes.
Recognizing the one true God and rejecting false, man-made deities is an even greater endeavor. It is absurd for humans to worship idols. Prophets deliver the message of monotheism. They accept that there is a greater God, but they insist on their belief in multiple gods, despite having no evidence, argument, or scripture to support it. Not only do they reject the message of the one true God, but they also actively oppose and attempt to suppress it. This leads to division and conflict, as noble causes are often thwarted by those who resist them.
Good causes cannot be put to a halt because bad people resit them.
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