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What is the purpose of the world according to Hick's theodicy?
What is the purpose of the world according to Hick's theodicy?
- To test humans' faith in God
- To provide pleasure and happiness to humans
- To facilitate humans' development of culture, civilization, and morality (correct)
- To punish humans for their sins
What is the significance of free will in Hick's theodicy?
What is the significance of free will in Hick's theodicy?
- It is essential for humans' development to the likeness of God (correct)
- It is a tool for God to manipulate humans
- It is the source of all evil in the world
- It is an illusion that humans should overcome
What is the difference between moral evil and natural evil in Hick's theodicy?
What is the difference between moral evil and natural evil in Hick's theodicy?
- Moral evil is more harmful than natural evil
- Moral evil is caused by humans' free will, while natural evil is caused by God's will (correct)
- Moral evil is intentional, while natural evil is unintentional
- Moral evil is necessary for humans' development, while natural evil is not
What is the counter-factual thesis that Hick uses to explain natural evil?
What is the counter-factual thesis that Hick uses to explain natural evil?
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What is epistemic distance in Hick's theodicy?
What is epistemic distance in Hick's theodicy?
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What is the value of the world according to Hick's theodicy?
What is the value of the world according to Hick's theodicy?
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What is the fall in Hick's theodicy?
What is the fall in Hick's theodicy?
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