problem_of_evil. Idea #1. Pain is necessary as part of the body. '. s warning system. Idea #2. Evil is necessary so that we may better appreciate the good. Idea #3. Evil is punishment . for wrongdoing. Idea #4. Evil is the result of human free will. Idea #5. Evil is necessary for the development of moral character. Reasons:. Reasons:. Reasons:. Reasons:. Reasons:. Evaluation. Evaluation. Evaluation. Evaluation. Logical Argument. Idea (conclusion) . +. Reasons (premises). Evaluation. Created by Karla Pierce for PHI 2010. May 2008. Purplebike.com. Evaluation Process. 1. Is the argument valid?. 2. Is the argument sound?. Why God Might Allow Evil to Exist. Five Major Idea. s. (As posed in our . ". Problems from Philosophy. ". text by James and Stuart Rachels).