Theodicies that justify divine action or inaction in the face of evil (OCR A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What is a theodicy?
What is a theodicy?
A study reconciling evil with God
When did Augustine of Hippo live?
When did Augustine of Hippo live?
354-430AD
What does 'privatio boni' mean in Augustine's theodicy?
What does 'privatio boni' mean in Augustine's theodicy?
Privation of goodness
How does Augustine compare evil to illness?
How does Augustine compare evil to illness?
Illness is absence of health
Which Biblical passage does Augustine use for the fall of angels?
Which Biblical passage does Augustine use for the fall of angels?
Ezekiel 28:14-16
How does Augustine describe humanity's connection to Adam?
How does Augustine describe humanity's connection to Adam?
Seminally present in loins of Adam
What is Augustine's key statement about evil?
What is Augustine's key statement about evil?
All evil is sin or punishment for sin
What is the principle of plenitude in Augustine's theodicy?
What is the principle of plenitude in Augustine's theodicy?
Perfect world has every variety
How does Augustine describe evil in his aesthetic argument?
How does Augustine describe evil in his aesthetic argument?
A sad blemish
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 potential, likeness achieved
What does epistemic distance mean in Hick's theodicy?
What does epistemic distance mean in Hick's theodicy?
Distance in knowledge between us & God
What is Hick's concept of universal salvation?
What is Hick's concept of universal salvation?
Development continues after death
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 love