Arguments from the Problem of Hell

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Which philosopher argued that the existence of hell is incompatible with the omnibenevolence of God?

  1. William Rowe

  2. David Hume

  3. Immanuel Kant

  4. John Stuart Mill


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

William Rowe argued that the existence of hell is incompatible with the omnibenevolence of God because it would mean that God is willing to inflict eternal punishment on finite creatures for finite sins.

What is the name of the argument that claims that the existence of hell is incompatible with the justice of God?

  1. The Argument from Divine Justice

  2. The Argument from Divine Benevolence

  3. The Argument from Divine Omnipotence

  4. The Argument from Divine Love


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Divine Justice claims that the existence of hell is incompatible with the justice of God because it would mean that God is punishing people for sins that are not commensurate with the punishment.

Which philosopher argued that the existence of hell is incompatible with the omnipotence of God?

  1. Alvin Plantinga

  2. J.L. Mackie

  3. Richard Swinburne

  4. William Paley


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

J.L. Mackie argued that the existence of hell is incompatible with the omnipotence of God because it would mean that God is unable to prevent the suffering of the damned.

What is the name of the argument that claims that the existence of hell is incompatible with the love of God?

  1. The Argument from Divine Love

  2. The Argument from Divine Justice

  3. The Argument from Divine Benevolence

  4. The Argument from Divine Omnipotence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Divine Love claims that the existence of hell is incompatible with the love of God because it would mean that God is willing to inflict eternal punishment on creatures that he loves.

Which philosopher argued that the existence of hell is incompatible with the freedom of the will?

  1. Immanuel Kant

  2. John Stuart Mill

  3. William James

  4. Friedrich Nietzsche


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Immanuel Kant argued that the existence of hell is incompatible with the freedom of the will because it would mean that God is punishing people for sins that they were not free to avoid.

What is the name of the argument that claims that the existence of hell is incompatible with the purpose of creation?

  1. The Argument from Divine Purpose

  2. The Argument from Divine Benevolence

  3. The Argument from Divine Justice

  4. The Argument from Divine Love


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Divine Purpose claims that the existence of hell is incompatible with the purpose of creation because it would mean that God created creatures for the purpose of suffering.

Which philosopher argued that the existence of hell is incompatible with the nature of God?

  1. David Hume

  2. Immanuel Kant

  3. William Paley

  4. John Hick


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

John Hick argued that the existence of hell is incompatible with the nature of God because it would mean that God is a being who is capable of inflicting eternal punishment on creatures that he loves.

What is the name of the argument that claims that the existence of hell is incompatible with the goodness of God?

  1. The Argument from Divine Goodness

  2. The Argument from Divine Benevolence

  3. The Argument from Divine Justice

  4. The Argument from Divine Love


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Divine Goodness claims that the existence of hell is incompatible with the goodness of God because it would mean that God is a being who is willing to inflict eternal punishment on creatures that he loves.

Which philosopher argued that the existence of hell is incompatible with the sovereignty of God?

  1. Alvin Plantinga

  2. J.L. Mackie

  3. Richard Swinburne

  4. William Paley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alvin Plantinga argued that the existence of hell is incompatible with the sovereignty of God because it would mean that God is unable to prevent the suffering of the damned.

What is the name of the argument that claims that the existence of hell is incompatible with the wisdom of God?

  1. The Argument from Divine Wisdom

  2. The Argument from Divine Benevolence

  3. The Argument from Divine Justice

  4. The Argument from Divine Love


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Divine Wisdom claims that the existence of hell is incompatible with the wisdom of God because it would mean that God is creating creatures for the purpose of suffering.

Which philosopher argued that the existence of hell is incompatible with the mercy of God?

  1. David Hume

  2. Immanuel Kant

  3. William Paley

  4. John Hick


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

John Hick argued that the existence of hell is incompatible with the mercy of God because it would mean that God is a being who is willing to inflict eternal punishment on creatures that he loves.

What is the name of the argument that claims that the existence of hell is incompatible with the compassion of God?

  1. The Argument from Divine Compassion

  2. The Argument from Divine Benevolence

  3. The Argument from Divine Justice

  4. The Argument from Divine Love


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Divine Compassion claims that the existence of hell is incompatible with the compassion of God because it would mean that God is a being who is willing to inflict eternal punishment on creatures that he loves.

Which philosopher argued that the existence of hell is incompatible with the forgiveness of God?

  1. Alvin Plantinga

  2. J.L. Mackie

  3. Richard Swinburne

  4. William Paley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alvin Plantinga argued that the existence of hell is incompatible with the forgiveness of God because it would mean that God is unable to forgive sins that are worthy of eternal punishment.

What is the name of the argument that claims that the existence of hell is incompatible with the reconciliation of all things?

  1. The Argument from Divine Reconciliation

  2. The Argument from Divine Benevolence

  3. The Argument from Divine Justice

  4. The Argument from Divine Love


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Divine Reconciliation claims that the existence of hell is incompatible with the reconciliation of all things because it would mean that God is unable to reconcile all creatures to himself.

Which philosopher argued that the existence of hell is incompatible with the hope of salvation?

  1. David Hume

  2. Immanuel Kant

  3. William Paley

  4. John Hick


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

John Hick argued that the existence of hell is incompatible with the hope of salvation because it would mean that God is unable to save all creatures from eternal punishment.

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