Exploring Theodicies: Augustine, Irenaeus, and Free Will
Scholars like Plantinga, Kierkegaard, and Swinburne offer insights into the Augustinian Theodicy and Free Will Defense. They discuss issues of human free will, the role of evil, and God's plan for humanity. In contrast, the Irenaean Theodicy emphasizes soul-making, human development, and the eventua
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Exploring the Logical Problem of Evil and Theodicies
The logical problem of evil questions the existence of a supremely good, omnipotent, omniscient God in the face of evil. Two types of evil, moral and natural, are considered. Responses include the free will theodicy and objections regarding choice and free will. Theodicy versus defense is explored a
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Understanding the Christian Response to the Problem of Evil
Explore the philosophical problem of evil in relation to belief in God, delve into different Christian responses, such as the theodicies of Irenaeus and Augustine, and consider the implications of evil and suffering on the nature of God in the context of Christian beliefs.
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