The Argument from Divine Mercy

Description: The Argument from Divine Mercy is a philosophical argument for the existence of God. It is based on the idea that a benevolent God would not create a world in which suffering exists. Therefore, the existence of suffering is evidence against the existence of God.
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What is the main premise of the Argument from Divine Mercy?

  1. A benevolent God would not create a world in which suffering exists.

  2. The existence of suffering is evidence against the existence of God.

  3. The existence of suffering is evidence for the existence of God.

  4. A benevolent God would create a world in which suffering exists.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main premise of the Argument from Divine Mercy is that a benevolent God would not create a world in which suffering exists.

What is the conclusion of the Argument from Divine Mercy?

  1. A benevolent God would not create a world in which suffering exists.

  2. The existence of suffering is evidence against the existence of God.

  3. The existence of suffering is evidence for the existence of God.

  4. A benevolent God would create a world in which suffering exists.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The conclusion of the Argument from Divine Mercy is that the existence of suffering is evidence against the existence of God.

What is the problem of evil?

  1. The problem of evil is the problem of how to reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of a benevolent God.

  2. The problem of evil is the problem of how to reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of an all-powerful God.

  3. The problem of evil is the problem of how to reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of a just God.

  4. The problem of evil is the problem of how to reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of a loving God.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The problem of evil is the problem of how to reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of a benevolent God.

What is the free will defense to the problem of evil?

  1. The free will defense to the problem of evil is the argument that God created humans with free will, and that humans are responsible for the evil that exists in the world.

  2. The free will defense to the problem of evil is the argument that God created humans without free will, and that God is responsible for the evil that exists in the world.

  3. The free will defense to the problem of evil is the argument that God created humans with free will, and that God is responsible for the evil that exists in the world.

  4. The free will defense to the problem of evil is the argument that God created humans without free will, and that humans are responsible for the evil that exists in the world.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The free will defense to the problem of evil is the argument that God created humans with free will, and that humans are responsible for the evil that exists in the world.

What is the evidential argument from evil?

  1. The evidential argument from evil is the argument that the existence of evil is evidence against the existence of God.

  2. The evidential argument from evil is the argument that the existence of evil is evidence for the existence of God.

  3. The evidential argument from evil is the argument that the existence of evil is evidence against the existence of a benevolent God.

  4. The evidential argument from evil is the argument that the existence of evil is evidence for the existence of a benevolent God.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The evidential argument from evil is the argument that the existence of evil is evidence against the existence of God.

What is the logical problem of evil?

  1. The logical problem of evil is the argument that the existence of evil is logically incompatible with the existence of a benevolent God.

  2. The logical problem of evil is the argument that the existence of evil is logically incompatible with the existence of an all-powerful God.

  3. The logical problem of evil is the argument that the existence of evil is logically incompatible with the existence of a just God.

  4. The logical problem of evil is the argument that the existence of evil is logically incompatible with the existence of a loving God.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The logical problem of evil is the argument that the existence of evil is logically incompatible with the existence of a benevolent God.

What is the soul-making theodicy?

  1. The soul-making theodicy is the argument that God created the world in order to give souls the opportunity to grow and develop.

  2. The soul-making theodicy is the argument that God created the world in order to give souls the opportunity to experience suffering.

  3. The soul-making theodicy is the argument that God created the world in order to give souls the opportunity to learn from their mistakes.

  4. The soul-making theodicy is the argument that God created the world in order to give souls the opportunity to experience joy.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The soul-making theodicy is the argument that God created the world in order to give souls the opportunity to grow and develop.

What is the Irenaean theodicy?

  1. The Irenaean theodicy is the argument that God created the world in order to allow creatures to experience the full range of their potential.

  2. The Irenaean theodicy is the argument that God created the world in order to allow creatures to experience the full range of their suffering.

  3. The Irenaean theodicy is the argument that God created the world in order to allow creatures to learn from their mistakes.

  4. The Irenaean theodicy is the argument that God created the world in order to allow creatures to experience joy.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Irenaean theodicy is the argument that God created the world in order to allow creatures to experience the full range of their potential.

What is the Augustinian theodicy?

  1. The Augustinian theodicy is the argument that God created the world in order to punish creatures for their sins.

  2. The Augustinian theodicy is the argument that God created the world in order to allow creatures to experience the full range of their potential.

  3. The Augustinian theodicy is the argument that God created the world in order to allow creatures to learn from their mistakes.

  4. The Augustinian theodicy is the argument that God created the world in order to allow creatures to experience joy.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Augustinian theodicy is the argument that God created the world in order to punish creatures for their sins.

What is the Thomistic theodicy?

  1. The Thomistic theodicy is the argument that God created the world in order to allow creatures to experience the full range of their potential.

  2. The Thomistic theodicy is the argument that God created the world in order to allow creatures to experience the full range of their suffering.

  3. The Thomistic theodicy is the argument that God created the world in order to allow creatures to learn from their mistakes.

  4. The Thomistic theodicy is the argument that God created the world in order to allow creatures to experience joy.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Thomistic theodicy is the argument that God created the world in order to allow creatures to experience the full range of their potential.

What is the Leibnizian theodicy?

  1. The Leibnizian theodicy is the argument that God created the best possible world.

  2. The Leibnizian theodicy is the argument that God created the worst possible world.

  3. The Leibnizian theodicy is the argument that God created the only possible world.

  4. The Leibnizian theodicy is the argument that God created a world that is neither good nor bad.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Leibnizian theodicy is the argument that God created the best possible world.

What is the Humean theodicy?

  1. The Humean theodicy is the argument that the existence of evil is a mystery that cannot be explained.

  2. The Humean theodicy is the argument that the existence of evil is a sign that God does not exist.

  3. The Humean theodicy is the argument that the existence of evil is a sign that God is not benevolent.

  4. The Humean theodicy is the argument that the existence of evil is a sign that God is not all-powerful.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Humean theodicy is the argument that the existence of evil is a mystery that cannot be explained.

What is the Kantian theodicy?

  1. The Kantian theodicy is the argument that the existence of evil is a necessary condition for the existence of moral good.

  2. The Kantian theodicy is the argument that the existence of evil is a sign that God does not exist.

  3. The Kantian theodicy is the argument that the existence of evil is a sign that God is not benevolent.

  4. The Kantian theodicy is the argument that the existence of evil is a sign that God is not all-powerful.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kantian theodicy is the argument that the existence of evil is a necessary condition for the existence of moral good.

What is the Schellingian theodicy?

  1. The Schellingian theodicy is the argument that the existence of evil is a necessary condition for the existence of freedom.

  2. The Schellingian theodicy is the argument that the existence of evil is a sign that God does not exist.

  3. The Schellingian theodicy is the argument that the existence of evil is a sign that God is not benevolent.

  4. The Schellingian theodicy is the argument that the existence of evil is a sign that God is not all-powerful.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Schellingian theodicy is the argument that the existence of evil is a necessary condition for the existence of freedom.

What is the Hegelian theodicy?

  1. The Hegelian theodicy is the argument that the existence of evil is a necessary condition for the existence of progress.

  2. The Hegelian theodicy is the argument that the existence of evil is a sign that God does not exist.

  3. The Hegelian theodicy is the argument that the existence of evil is a sign that God is not benevolent.

  4. The Hegelian theodicy is the argument that the existence of evil is a sign that God is not all-powerful.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hegelian theodicy is the argument that the existence of evil is a necessary condition for the existence of progress.

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