A Comparison & Contrast of Both

Both based in Gen 3
1. This creates a problem for atheists
2. Ireneaus's theodicy isn't dependent on the biblical view of humanity
Flaw of Augustines = if there was no knowledge of good and evil then how is there freewill for man to refuse Gods goodness?
Both theodicies are subjective and created from attitudes, opinions and beliefs of both philosophers
Augustines is outdated and it does not consider the evolutionary approach
1. Ireneaus is evolutionary
Being 'seminally present' is biologically impossible and its pessimistic
If God is omnibenelovent, then why does he predestine some people for condemnation?
Why should we have to be responsible for ancestors mistakes?
Ireneaus believes that freewill develops man morally and spirtually
Both do not qualify God
1. This means that they are both a true theodicy
  1. Theists will accept both theodicies
Ireneaus believes in purgatory which contradicts religious texts

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