Theodicies that justify divine action or inaction in the face of evil (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What is a theodicy?
What is a theodicy?
A study reconciling evil with God's nature
What does Augustine mean by 'privatio boni'?
What does Augustine mean by 'privatio boni'?
Evil is a lacking of goodness
According to Augustine, how do all humans share in Adam's sin?
According to Augustine, how do all humans share in Adam's sin?
All are 'seminally present in loins of Adam'
How does Augustine explain natural evil like earthquakes?
How does Augustine explain natural evil like earthquakes?
Cosmic consequences of the fall
What is Augustine's 'principle of plenitude'?
What is Augustine's 'principle of plenitude'?
A perfect world has every variety of creature
What is Augustine's 'aesthetic argument'?
What is Augustine's 'aesthetic argument'?
Humans only see the world in part
Augustine states 'all evil is either sin or...'
Augustine states 'all evil is either sin or...'
Punishment for sin
What is Schleiermacher's criticism of Augustine?
What is Schleiermacher's criticism of Augustine?
Logical contradiction for perfect world to go wrong
In Hick's theodicy, what is the difference between 'image' and 'likeness'?
In Hick's theodicy, what is the difference between 'image' and 'likeness'?
Image is now; likeness is future potential
What does Hick mean by 'epistemic distance'?
What does Hick mean by 'epistemic distance'?
Distance in knowledge between humans & God
What is Hick's concept of 'universal salvation'?
What is Hick's concept of 'universal salvation'?
Development continues after death for all
What is D.Z Phillips' criticism of Hick's theodicy?
What is D.Z Phillips' criticism of Hick's theodicy?
Suffering can't be seen as expression of love