Introduction Flashcards
What question is particulary asked for problem of evil ?
If God is so loving and powerful why wouldn’t he stop evil and suffering as powerful as he is and why would he want people to suffer
What does Irenaeus argue for the existence of evil and suffering ?
God wanted us to grow spiritually mature so gave us challenges and hardships so we can freely choose to have a relationship with him
What does Augustine say on the existence of evil and suffering ?
Evil came to the world as God created a perfect world but due to wrong choices of angels that rebelled and went against God caused Adam and Eve to sin and corrupted humanity which caused suffering
Whose line of thought did Hick follow ?
Followed Irenaean line of thought
What does Hick say on evil and suffering ?
Soul making theodicy
Challenges we face is meant to help us reach a free relationship with God which is available and inevitable for everyone regardless of faith
What are the types evil is divided in
Moral and natural evil
What is moral evil ?
Evil due to free actions of humans
E.g murder
What is natural evil ?
Evil that comes from nature that humans cannot stop e.g earthquakes
What is a theodicy ?
Defends the existence or attributes of God against evil and suffering in the world , defending existence of God
Who has theodicy ?
Hicks and Augustine
