Challenges To Religious Belief Flashcards
1
Q
The logical problem of evil arguments
A
- classical God
- Epicurian Paradox
- Lanctantius
- omnipotence
2
Q
The evidential problem of evil
A
- William Rowe
- unjustified and justified evil
- Gregory Paul
- 350billion premature deaths
3
Q
Augustinian-type theodicy
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- soul-deciding theodicy
- privation
- evil and free will
- Jesus
4
Q
Strengths and Weaknesses of Augustinian-type theodicy
A
Strengths:
- inconsistent triad
- biblical
- privation
Weaknesses:
- unjust
- omniscience
- evolution
- natural evil
5
Q
Ireaneun-type theodicy
A
- soul making
- imperfect
- free will
- natural evil- Hick
- heaven
6
Q
Strengths and Weaknesses of the Ireaneun-type theodicy
A
STRENGTHS:
- bible
- problem of evil
- purpose
WEAKNESSES:
- all go to heaven
- Jesus’ sacrifice
- the limit of God
- infant deaths
