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The Problem of Evil 2:. Problems and Responses. THE INCONSISTENT TRIANGLE. GOD IS BENEVOLENT. EVIL EXISTS. GOD IS OMNIPOTENT. Problems of Theodicy. Humans make their own choices for which they will be held responsible . Victims were denied free will. Free Will.
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The Problem of Evil 2: Problems and Responses
THE INCONSISTENT TRIANGLE GOD IS BENEVOLENT EVIL EXISTS GOD IS OMNIPOTENT
Problems of Theodicy Humans make their own choices for which they will be held responsible Victims were denied free will Free Will Evil happens becauseof… Humans brought evil into the world through disobedience How can responsibility be passed on? The Fall Life is a training ground towards moral perfection Why should some train at the expense of others? Test of Character
Specific Religious Responses Oyvey! Why me!? Why now!? Couldn’t you wait till I married off my daughter? We are G-d’s children. We grumble and put up. Judaism Evil happens becauseof… Allah is my master and I am his slave Hamdulillah Islam Jesus died for me on the cross Suffering is the most direct way to identify with Jesus Christianity