The Argument from Divine Foreknowledge

Description: The Argument from Divine Foreknowledge is a philosophical argument that attempts to prove the existence of God. It is based on the premise that if God is all-knowing, then he must know everything that will happen in the future. This means that he must also know what choices people will make, and therefore, their actions are predetermined. This argument has been debated by philosophers for centuries, and there are many different responses to it.
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What is the main premise of the Argument from Divine Foreknowledge?

  1. If God is all-knowing, then he must know everything that will happen in the future.

  2. If God is all-powerful, then he can do anything.

  3. If God is all-good, then he will always do what is best for his creatures.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Divine Foreknowledge is based on the premise that if God is all-knowing, then he must know everything that will happen in the future. This means that he must also know what choices people will make, and therefore, their actions are predetermined.

What does it mean to say that God is all-knowing?

  1. God knows everything that is true.

  2. God knows everything that is possible.

  3. God knows everything that will happen in the future.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To say that God is all-knowing means that he knows everything that is true. This includes knowing everything that is happening in the present, everything that has happened in the past, and everything that will happen in the future.

What does it mean to say that God is all-powerful?

  1. God can do anything that is logically possible.

  2. God can do anything that is physically possible.

  3. God can do anything that is morally permissible.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To say that God is all-powerful means that he can do anything that is logically possible. This includes creating the universe, destroying the universe, or doing anything else that is not logically contradictory.

What does it mean to say that God is all-good?

  1. God always does what is best for his creatures.

  2. God always does what is right.

  3. God always does what is loving.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To say that God is all-good means that he always does what is best for his creatures. This does not mean that he always does what we want him to do, but it does mean that he always does what is ultimately best for us.

If God is all-knowing, then does this mean that our actions are predetermined?

  1. Yes, because God knows what choices we will make.

  2. No, because we have free will.

  3. It is impossible to know for sure.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is impossible to know for sure whether or not our actions are predetermined if God is all-knowing. Some people argue that if God knows what choices we will make, then our actions must be predetermined. Others argue that we have free will, and therefore, our actions are not predetermined. There is no easy answer to this question.

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 an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good God.

  2. The problem of evil is the problem of how to explain why there is so much suffering in the world.

  3. The problem of evil is the problem of how to explain why God allows evil to exist.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The problem of evil is the problem of how to reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good God. If God is all-powerful, then he could prevent evil from existing. If God is all-knowing, then he knows that evil exists. And if God is all-good, then he would not want evil to exist. So, how can we explain the existence of evil?

What are some possible responses to the problem of evil?

  1. God allows evil to exist because it is necessary for free will.

  2. God allows evil to exist because it is a necessary part of the created order.

  3. God allows evil to exist because it is a punishment for sin.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

There are many possible responses to the problem of evil. Some people argue that God allows evil to exist because it is necessary for free will. Others argue that God allows evil to exist because it is a necessary part of the created order. Still others argue that God allows evil to exist because it is a punishment for sin. There is no one answer to the problem of evil that is universally accepted.

What is the free will defense?

  1. The free will defense is the argument that God allows evil to exist because it is necessary for free will.

  2. The free will defense is the argument that God allows evil to exist because it is a necessary part of the created order.

  3. The free will defense is the argument that God allows evil to exist because it is a punishment for sin.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The free will defense is the argument that God allows evil to exist because it is necessary for free will. The argument goes like this: if God created a world in which there was no evil, then there would be no free will. This is because free will requires the ability to choose between good and evil. If there is no evil, then there is no choice to be made.

What is the created order defense?

  1. The created order defense is the argument that God allows evil to exist because it is a necessary part of the created order.

  2. The created order defense is the argument that God allows evil to exist because it is a punishment for sin.

  3. The created order defense is the argument that God allows evil to exist because it is necessary for free will.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The created order defense is the argument that God allows evil to exist because it is a necessary part of the created order. The argument goes like this: God created the world in a certain way, and this created order includes both good and evil. Evil is a necessary part of the created order because it is the opposite of good. Without evil, there would be no good. So, God allows evil to exist because it is a necessary part of the created order.

What is the punishment for sin defense?

  1. The punishment for sin defense is the argument that God allows evil to exist because it is a punishment for sin.

  2. The punishment for sin defense is the argument that God allows evil to exist because it is necessary for free will.

  3. The punishment for sin defense is the argument that God allows evil to exist because it is a necessary part of the created order.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The punishment for sin defense is the argument that God allows evil to exist because it is a punishment for sin. The argument goes like this: God created the world in a certain way, and this created order includes both good and evil. Evil is a punishment for sin because it is the opposite of good. So, God allows evil to exist because it is a punishment for sin.

Which of the following is not a possible response to the problem of evil?

  1. God allows evil to exist because it is necessary for free will.

  2. God allows evil to exist because it is a necessary part of the created order.

  3. God allows evil to exist because it is a punishment for sin.

  4. God allows evil to exist because he is not all-powerful.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

God allows evil to exist because he is not all-powerful is not a possible response to the problem of evil. This is because the problem of evil is the problem of how to reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good God. If God is not all-powerful, then he cannot prevent evil from existing. This means that the problem of evil does not exist.

What is the logical problem of evil?

  1. The logical problem of evil is the problem of how to reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good God.

  2. The logical problem of evil is the problem of how to explain why there is so much suffering in the world.

  3. The logical problem of evil is the problem of how to explain why God allows evil to exist.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The logical problem of evil is the problem of how to reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good God. The argument goes like this: if God is all-powerful, then he could prevent evil from existing. If God is all-knowing, then he knows that evil exists. And if God is all-good, then he would not want evil to exist. So, the existence of evil is logically incompatible with the existence of an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good God.

What is the evidential problem of evil?

  1. The evidential problem of evil is the problem of how to explain the amount of evil in the world.

  2. The evidential problem of evil is the problem of how to explain why there is so much suffering in the world.

  3. The evidential problem of evil is the problem of how to explain why God allows evil to exist.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The evidential problem of evil is the problem of how to explain the amount of evil in the world. The argument goes like this: there is a lot of evil in the world. This is evidence that God does not exist, or that he is not all-powerful, all-knowing, or all-good. The amount of evil in the world is so great that it is difficult to believe that a good and all-powerful God would allow it to exist.

What is the soul-making theodicy?

  1. The soul-making theodicy is the argument that God allows evil to exist because it is necessary for the development of the soul.

  2. The soul-making theodicy is the argument that God allows evil to exist because it is a necessary part of the created order.

  3. The soul-making theodicy is the argument that God allows evil to exist because it is a punishment for sin.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The soul-making theodicy is the argument that God allows evil to exist because it is necessary for the development of the soul. The argument goes like this: God created the world in a certain way, and this created order includes both good and evil. Evil is necessary for the development of the soul because it allows us to learn and grow. We learn from our mistakes, and we grow stronger when we overcome challenges. So, God allows evil to exist because it is necessary for the development of the soul.

What is the Irenaean theodicy?

  1. The Irenaean theodicy is the argument that God allows evil to exist because it is a necessary part of the created order.

  2. The Irenaean theodicy is the argument that God allows evil to exist because it is a punishment for sin.

  3. The Irenaean theodicy is the argument that God allows evil to exist because it is necessary for the development of the soul.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Irenaean theodicy is the argument that God allows evil to exist because it is a necessary part of the created order. The argument goes like this: God created the world in a certain way, and this created order includes both good and evil. Evil is a necessary part of the created order because it is the opposite of good. Without evil, there would be no good. So, God allows evil to exist because it is a necessary part of the created order.

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