Evil And Suffering Flashcards

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What is the inconsistent triad and who formulated it?

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JL Mackie

  • a series of three propositions which cannot all exist simultaneously =
    God is omnibenevolent, omnipotent and evil and suffering exists.
  • therefore either god is not omnibenevolent, not omnipotent or he doesn’t exist
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Who discovered and promoted the problem?

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Epicurus

David Hume

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Book of job-

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job chapter 1

  • “he will surely curse you to your face”
  • “may The Lords name be praised”
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“The fall” comes from…?

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Genesis chapter 3

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At irenaeus date

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2nd century

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John hick date

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20-21st century

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Bible quote to support hick (irenaean theod)

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“Seek me and find me when you search with all your heart” jer:29:13

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