Problem of Evil: Augustine Criticisms Flashcards
1
Q
Why is the description of an ‘absence of good’ not adequate?
A
There are terrible crimes, e.g., genocide and natural disasters
2
Q
What does Augustine fail to explain?
A
Why the angels and humanity fell if they were so perfect?
3
Q
Schleiermacher
A
Perfect world shouldn’t go wrong so easily unless God allowed it
4
Q
What does Augustine’s theodicy question?
A
The omniscience and wisdom of God, if He didn’t anticipate the misuse of free will. Also the omnipotence of God if He cannot undo the damage.
5
Q
What does it depend on?
A
A literal belief in angels
