Problem of Evil Flashcards
1
Q
What is the problem of evil?
A
The problem of evil is a triangle made by mackie, where god is omni-potent, omni-benevolent and evil exists, which is contradictory
2
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Who made the problem of evil?
A
Mackie
3
Q
What are the three theodicies learnt in y9 against the problem of evil
A
Augustinian’s theodicy, book of Job, and the Irenaean Theodicy
4
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What is the Augustinian theodicy
A
evil does not exist. Evil is the absence of good. Humans create absences of good because of free will
5
Q
What is the book of Job
A
God is transcendent, we cannot understand him so we should not question him
6
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What is Irenaeus theodicy
A
God created humans in our image, but humans have to morally develop to become more like god. This happens through evil, there will be no moral development without evil
