Book 3

Question 1

what are the three main objectices to the old testmaent

Answer 1

1) problem of evil
2) anthropomorphism
3) morality

Question 2

double love rule

Answer 2

love your neighobout as yourself and love god

Question 3

What is one of the main Manichean objections to the Old Testament?

Answer 3

Problem of evil

This objection questions how a good God can allow evil to exist.

Question 4

What does anthropomorphism refer to in the context of the Old Testament?

Answer 4

Attributing human characteristics to God

Examples include physical traits like teeth and nails.

Question 5

What moral issues are associated with the Old Testament?

Answer 5

Polygamy, killings, animal sacrifices

Richard Dawkins describes God as genocidal in the Old Testament.

Question 6

What is Augustine’s perspective on the problem of Universal Law?

Answer 6

It implies an objective moral law

This includes the ‘double love rule’: love God and love your neighbor as yourself.

Question 7

What does Augustine say about different customs in different times?

Answer 7

Some actions are evil throughout

For example, sodomy is considered inherently evil.

Question 8

What is required to judge an action as wrong according to Augustine?

Answer 8

Grasp the variable factor (historical circumstances)

An action is only judged wrong if it is contrary to universal natural law.

Question 9

What is Augustine’s view on God’s law?

Answer 9

God’s law is always just

God has the right to exact justice as He sees fit, even if it seems harsh by human standards.