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The Problem of theodicy

Description: The Problem of Theodicy is a philosophical argument that challenges the existence of a benevolent and omnipotent God in light of the presence of evil and suffering in the world.
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What is the main argument of the Problem of Theodicy?

  1. God is not omnipotent.

  2. God is not benevolent.

  3. Evil and suffering do not exist.

  4. God's existence is compatible with the existence of evil and suffering.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Problem of Theodicy does not deny the existence of God, but rather questions how a benevolent and omnipotent God can allow evil and suffering to exist.

Which philosopher is most closely associated with the Problem of Theodicy?

  1. Plato

  2. Aristotle

  3. Epicurus

  4. Augustine of Hippo

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Augustine of Hippo was a Christian theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively about the Problem of Theodicy in his work City of God.

What is the free will defense to the Problem of Theodicy?

  1. God created humans with free will, and evil and suffering are the result of human choices.

  2. God allows evil and suffering to exist in order to test humans and strengthen their faith.

  3. Evil and suffering are necessary for the existence of good.

  4. God does not have the power to prevent evil and suffering.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The free will defense argues that God is not responsible for evil and suffering because he created humans with the freedom to choose between good and evil.

What is the soul-making defense to the Problem of Theodicy?

  1. Evil and suffering are necessary for the development of human souls.

  2. God allows evil and suffering to exist in order to teach humans valuable lessons.

  3. Evil and suffering are the result of human sin.

  4. God does not have the power to prevent evil and suffering.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The soul-making defense argues that evil and suffering are necessary for humans to develop virtues such as compassion, resilience, and perseverance.

What is the greater good defense to the Problem of Theodicy?

  1. Evil and suffering are necessary for the greater good of the universe.

  2. God allows evil and suffering to exist in order to bring about a greater good.

  3. Evil and suffering are the result of human sin.

  4. God does not have the power to prevent evil and suffering.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The greater good defense argues that evil and suffering are necessary for the overall good of the universe, even if they are not good for individual humans.

What is the mystery of evil?

  1. The fact that evil and suffering exist despite the existence of a benevolent and omnipotent God.

  2. The fact that humans are capable of great evil.

  3. The fact that the universe is governed by natural laws that allow for evil and suffering to occur.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The mystery of evil is the fact that evil and suffering exist despite the existence of a benevolent and omnipotent God, humans are capable of great evil, and the universe is governed by natural laws that allow for evil and suffering to occur.

What is theodicy?

  1. A branch of philosophy that deals with the problem of evil and suffering.

  2. A defense of the existence of God in light of the problem of evil and suffering.

  3. A theory that explains why evil and suffering exist.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Theodicy is a branch of philosophy that deals with the problem of evil and suffering, a defense of the existence of God in light of the problem of evil and suffering, and a theory that explains why evil and suffering exist.

What is the logical problem of evil?

  1. The argument that the existence of evil and suffering is logically incompatible with the existence of a benevolent and omnipotent God.

  2. The argument that the existence of evil and suffering makes it unlikely that a benevolent and omnipotent God exists.

  3. The argument that the existence of evil and suffering is evidence against the existence of a benevolent and omnipotent God.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The logical problem of evil is the argument that the existence of evil and suffering is logically incompatible with the existence of a benevolent and omnipotent God, makes it unlikely that a benevolent and omnipotent God exists, and is evidence against the existence of a benevolent and omnipotent God.

What is the evidential problem of evil?

  1. The argument that the amount of evil and suffering in the world is so great that it is unlikely that a benevolent and omnipotent God exists.

  2. The argument that the distribution of evil and suffering in the world is so unfair that it is unlikely that a benevolent and omnipotent God exists.

  3. The argument that the existence of certain types of evil, such as the suffering of innocent children, is incompatible with the existence of a benevolent and omnipotent God.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The evidential problem of evil is the argument that the amount of evil and suffering in the world is so great that it is unlikely that a benevolent and omnipotent God exists, the distribution of evil and suffering in the world is so unfair that it is unlikely that a benevolent and omnipotent God exists, and the existence of certain types of evil, such as the suffering of innocent children, is incompatible with the existence of a benevolent and omnipotent God.

What is the soul-making theodicy?

  1. The theory that evil and suffering are necessary for the development of human souls.

  2. The theory that evil and suffering are the result of human sin.

  3. The theory that evil and suffering are necessary for the greater good of the universe.

  4. The theory that evil and suffering are a mystery that cannot be explained.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The soul-making theodicy is the theory that evil and suffering are necessary for the development of human souls, as they allow humans to learn and grow and to develop virtues such as compassion, resilience, and perseverance.

What is the greater good theodicy?

  1. The theory that evil and suffering are necessary for the greater good of the universe.

  2. The theory that evil and suffering are the result of human sin.

  3. The theory that evil and suffering are necessary for the development of human souls.

  4. The theory that evil and suffering are a mystery that cannot be explained.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The greater good theodicy is the theory that evil and suffering are necessary for the greater good of the universe, even if they are not good for individual humans.

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

  1. The argument that God created humans with free will, and evil and suffering are the result of human choices.

  2. The argument that evil and suffering are necessary for the development of human souls.

  3. The argument that evil and suffering are necessary for the greater good of the universe.

  4. The argument that evil and suffering are a mystery that cannot be explained.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The free will defense to the problem of evil is the argument that God created humans with free will, and evil and suffering are the result of human choices, not of God's actions.

What is the mystery of evil?

  1. The fact that evil and suffering exist despite the existence of a benevolent and omnipotent God.

  2. The fact that humans are capable of great evil.

  3. The fact that the universe is governed by natural laws that allow for evil and suffering to occur.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The mystery of evil is the fact that evil and suffering exist despite the existence of a benevolent and omnipotent God, humans are capable of great evil, and the universe is governed by natural laws that allow for evil and suffering to occur.

What is theodicy?

  1. A branch of philosophy that deals with the problem of evil and suffering.

  2. A defense of the existence of God in light of the problem of evil and suffering.

  3. A theory that explains why evil and suffering exist.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Theodicy is a branch of philosophy that deals with the problem of evil and suffering, a defense of the existence of God in light of the problem of evil and suffering, and a theory that explains why evil and suffering exist.

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