Problem Of Evil

Question 1

Critically compare the logical and evidential aspects of the problem of evil as challenges to belief.

Answer 1

1.The logical problem is too easily dismissed
2.Augustine’s theodicy fails to overcome evidential
3.Hick’s theodicy though stronger than Augustine’s still fails to overcome it

Question 2

Augustine’s theidicy justifies evils in the world. Discuss

Answer 2

1. He oversimplifies evil
2. It is logically incoherent
3. His failure in addressing the evidential aspect if the problem

Question 3

Hick’s theodicy justifies evils in the world. Discuss

Answer 3

1. His explanation of the purpose of evil is incoherent
2. His overly simplistic view of evil and suffering
3. His problematic view on the afterlife

Question 4

Critically compare Augustine and Hick’s theodicies in their attempts to defend God against the problem if evil.

Answer 4

1.Hick’s is much more compatible with modern scientific understanding.
2.Hick’s is much better logically explained
3.Hick’s is much more optimistic and inline with God’s omnibenevolence

Question 5

Natural evil has bo purpose. Discuss

Answer 5

1.Augustine’s explanation of thus purpose is clearly flawed
2.Hick’s theodicy though stronger also fails to full explain it
3.Hick’s view of the afterlife undermines any purpose that he gave to natural evil.