Problem Of Evil Flashcards

1
Q

Theodicy

A

A defence or justification of God in the face of evil and suffering

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2
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Privation

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Evil is not a substance itself but it is a lack of goodness

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3
Q

Universal salvation

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Everyone is saved or welcomed into heaven after death

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4
Q

Epistemic distance

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Humans cant know that god exists in order to preserve free-will

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5
Q

Vale of Soul-Making

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This world, where natural and moral evil have a purpose to allow humans to develop into the likeness of God

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