Question

When people ask questions such as, "if god is all-powerful, all-knowing, and just, then how is it possible that there is so much unearned suffering and unpunished wickedness in the world?" and "if god exists, how can the world be so full of evil?" they are asking about what is known as _______?

Answer 1

They are asking about what is known as omnipotence. Omnipotence is an idea (typically in monotheistic religions) where a single being is all-powerful. This of course raises the aforementioned question of how a being could be both all-powerful and simultaneously be merciful in a world where suffering exists. A merciful and omnipotent god should be able and willing to prevent all suffering according to this idea.