Irenaen Theodicy Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Irenaean Theodicy?
A
God deliberately created an imperfect world so that humans could develop into perfect beings.
2
Q
Quote from Irenaeus
A
“A world without problems and hardships would be morally static for spiritual growth”
3
Q
Three criticisms of the Irenaean Theodicy?
A
-Suffering does not always result in positive human development.
-Why are there such extremes of suffering and do such happenings really produce good?
-Love can never be expressed by allowing suffering to happen.
