Evaluation of the Augustine's Free Will Defence (+ quotes)

Question 1

S - Just punishment

Answer 1

It appears just that those who cause the suffering of others or those who prosper out of others’ suffering will be judged and punished by God, and that those who keep faith are rewarded

Question 2

S - Bible

Answer 2

The defence is based on the Biblical teachings of Genesis 3 and of Romans (St. Paul’s letter to the Roman’s about Jesus’ crucifixion)

Question 3

W - Hick

Answer 3

Hick suggested that Augustine’s theodicy implied “infinite punishment for finite sins”, which appears unjust

Question 4

W - Scheiermacher

Answer 4

Scheiermacher suggested that it is illogical to suggest a perfectly created world has gone wrong, as it would suggest that evil has been created ex nihilo, which is impossible. Either the world was created imperfect or God allowed it to go wrong

Question 5

Quote emphasising St. Paul’s letter to the Romans suggesting the Jesus died to save us from original sin, and should thus be followed

Answer 5

“Jesus is the way, the truth, the life”

Question 6

Quote suggesting creation was perfect in the beginning

Answer 6

“And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw that light, that it was good”

Question 7

Quote suggesting we inherit original sin through relation to Adam

Answer 7

“Seminally present in the loins of Adam”`

Question 8

Quote showing the punishment that is Hell

Answer 8

“A place of fire and torment”