Does the problem of evil has a sufficient solution

IntroDefine the evidential problem of evil and the inconsistent triad.
Point 1Platinga - free will defenceBy being free we can create more good than if we could only choose good. However this means that we have the potential to commit moral evil, but God is justified in doing this as it means greater good is achieved.
However this argument doesn't excuse natural evils. Also surely a world where we can only commit good acts is a better world than one where we can commit both good and evil?
Point 2 - hicks soul making theodicy God created us imperfect in the image of God, purpose of life is to become in the likeness of God. This is done by commuting virtuous acts such as courage, which can only be attained when evil is present. As such, we are free to commit moral evil and natural Evils exist in the world, and God is partly responsible for this. Swinburne agrees and talks about the gun disappearing analogy. Furthermore, God is at an epistemic distance, so we have free will. If God is imminent, we would have no choice but to follow God. Therefore there is a knowledge gap where we know about Gods existence but can't prove it, which allows us to either follow God and see him in heaven or reject his teachings.
Conclusion.Yeah there is a sufficient solution to the problem of evil

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