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Problem Of Evil Flashcards
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- 1What did Hick believe developing into God's image meant for humans?The journey of a human into a rational intelligent and religious being
- 2Hick's views on the FallUsed to describe distance between God + humans - epistemic distance. God's presence is not obvious in our world therefore humans have a choice of whether to believe in him or not
- 3What did Hick believe developing into God's likeness meant?when somebody grows into a relationship with God- can be achieved in this life.
- 4Hick's view of Natural disastersThere has to be danger in our world in order for humans to develop into God's image - can be seen as a test for humans.
- 5Hick's view on Soul MakingWe live in a world where we can make free decisions - right choices enable us to develop good habits and virtuous qualities - helps us develop into God's image
- 6what is the problem of evilThe problem of evil is the question of how to reconcile the existence of evil with a God that is omniscient, omnipotent and omnibenevolent
- 7What is natural evil, give examplesEvents in the world that bring about suffering due to natural disasters eg hurricane, earthquake, monsoon
- 8what is moral evil, give examplesMoral evil is the existence of suffering due to human actions alone. eg rape murder holocaust
- 9What is the inconsistent triad?How can God be all 3 omnis when evil and suffering exists in the world?
- 10Summarise the Free Will DefenceEvils are entirely due to bad, free choices made by humans. It was good of God to create human beings with free will. It was the abuse of this free will that caused evil + suffering. God is not responsible for evils of world, humans are.
- 11Give 2 strengths of Free Will Defence1. Evil not part of God's original plan 2.God is not responsible for mans evil choices 3.Faithful to bible narrative 4.allows existence of classic theistic God
- 12Give 2 weaknesses of Free Will Defence1.Requires taking Genesis literally 2.How could evil come about in perfect world 3. Why did God not create morally perfect beings 4.Why did God not prevent the fall if he foresaw it
- 13What is a theodicy?A philosophical attempt to solve the problem of evil
- 14Match up the theodicys, Irenaean/Augustine is Soul Making/Soul DecidingIrenaean Theodicy is Soul Making
Augustine Theodicy is Soul Deciding - 15Describe how Augustine believed world was createdWorld was created wholly good - world is perfect place - humans created physically and morally good but not perfect - No natural evil
- 16Where does Augustine think evil originated from?Came from man's misuse of free will and eating forbidden fruit - misuse of free will caused fall from perfection
- 17Where does Augustine think that Natural Evil/Moral Evil comes from?Moral Evil - As a result of misuse of free will. Natural Evil - As a corruption to harmony and order within nature as a result of moral evil.
- 18Explain Augustine's idea of Evil being Privatio BoniEvil is an absence of good. Rejects cosmic dualism, there are not two opposite forces.
- 19How would Augustine justify God not putting an end to sufferingNatural and Moral evil can be seen as a punishment from God - Augustine uses this as justification for God not putting an end to suffering.
- 202 strengths of Augustine's theodicy1. Allows God to stay omnibenevolent 2. Evil as a result of abuse of free will supported by modern thinkers 3.Backed up by biblical evidence
- 212 Weaknesses of Augustine's theodicy11. Challenged by scientific theory 2. Logical errors, how can a perfect world go wrong 3.Would omnibenevolent God punish Eve for one single sin?
- 22How did Irenaeus justify his idea that God wanted people to choose to worship him?He traced evil back to free will - said that people need to suffer for development of soul - People need choice between Good and evil otherwise theyd be like obedient robots
- 23What are the 3 key things that Irenaeus taught in his theodicy?God did not make a perfect world. God is partly responsible for evil. Evil has a valuable role to play in God's plans for humans
- 24In Irenaen theodicy, are humans developing into God's likeness or image?Likeness
- 252 Strengths of Irenaean TheodicyNo Logical errors. Can be reconciled with scientific theory. Helps to explain existence of natural/moral evil
- 262 weaknesses of Irenaean theodicySuffering cannot be seen as act of love. There is too much suffering in our world- it is unacceptable amount.
- 27Explain Hick's views on the AfterlifeBelieves you can develop God's likeness in our world which helps you get into heaven - Opposite to Irenaean
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