John Hick’s Theodicy Flashcards
1
Q
What does Hick do?
A
Hick examined both of the theodicies and developed his own more expanded version of Irenaues’ theodicy.
2
Q
What is Hick’s theodicy?
A
That humans were created as imperfect from the start so that they could grow and develop into the likeness of God. Through hardships in life humans developed virtues.
3
Q
What are the seven claims Hick makes?
A
-Augustine Theodicy is no longer credible
-Children of God
-A two step process of creation and development
-Everyone becomes a child of God
-The world is a place of soul making
-Epistemic distance from God.
-We must be free to choose the good.
