Quotes Evil and suffering Flashcards
Give a quote from Mackie that disagrees with the idea that we have to know good and evil in order to have free will..
“why could he not have made men such that they ways freely choose the good? “
Give a quote from Plantiga about how it would only be logical to allow both good and evil.
“God could not eliminate much of the evil and suffering in this world without thereby eliminating the greater good”
What does Plantiga say against Mackie’s attack of the free will defence?
“it would be impossible to casually determine human actions and at the same time allow them to be morally free”
What does Hick say that Augustines Soul Making theodicy is?
“utterly unacceptable”
Give a quote from Hick about developing virtues.
“represents the perfecting of man, the fulfilment of God’s purpose for humanity”
What does John Roth comment on Process Theologies attempt to eliminate God’s Omnipotence.
“a God of such weakness, no matter how much he suffers, is rather pathetic. Good though he may be, Griffin’s God is too small. “
