The problem of evil

Question 1

What is an inconsistent triad

Answer 1

The Inconsistent Triad is an argument against the concept of an all-powerful and all-loving God whilst suffering persists.

Question 2

What are the two types of suffering and evil

Answer 2

Moral Evil - depending on a humans thoughts or actions like war and natural evil - the nature like tsunami

Question 3

Who is the Devil and how is he referred to by Christians

Answer 3

To the Christians the Devil is referred as the opposite of God or a fallen angel and a metaphor of temptation

Question 4

What is theodicy

Answer 4

A theodicy is an attempt to justify or defend God in the face of evil

Question 5

What did Irenaeus argue

Answer 5

Irenaeus argued that God gave us free will but he didn’t deliberately did not create a perfect world

Question 6

What did Augustine argue

Answer 6

Augustine argued that God created the world perfectly and based his ideas on the story of Creation

Question 7

Is there a purpose of suffering

Answer 7

There is a purpose of suffering because people learn lessons from suffering and suffering is a part of life