What is the evidential problem of moral evil?

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What is the evidential problem of moral evil?

The evidential problem of moral evil is a philosophical argument that questions the existence of an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good God in the face of the existence of moral evil in the world. It argues that the presence of unnecessary and excessive moral evil, such as human suffering and cruelty, provides evidence against the existence of such a God. This problem challenges the traditional theistic belief that God is both perfectly good and all-powerful, as it suggests that an all-good God would not allow such moral evil to exist if they had the power to prevent it.