24 Questions
What is the primary focus of the Irenaean theodicy?
The development of immature human persons into spiritually and morally mature beings
According to the Irenaean theodicy, why does evil exist?
Because it is a necessary element in the process of developing immature human persons
What is one objection to the soul-making theodicy?
All of the above
What is the significance of the idea of an afterlife in the context of the soul-making theodicy?
It is a necessary assumption for the theodicy to work
What is the result of both the creation of a good soul-making world and of human choice to sin, according to the Irenaean theodicy?
Evil
What is the goal of God's soul-making strategy, according to the Irenaean theodicy?
To develop immature human persons into spiritually and morally mature beings
Why might the Irenaean theodicy be seen as problematic by some?
Because it seems to be a brutish way for God to mature souls
What is the significance of the concept of moral maturity in the Irenaean theodicy?
It is the ultimate goal of God's soul-making strategy
What is the primary goal of God's interactions with human persons, according to the process view of theodicy?
To allow human persons to grow into mature individuals
What is the nature of God's power in the process view of theodicy?
Limited and persuasive
How does God's knowledge grow in the process view of theodicy?
Through learning from human experiences and choices
What is the role of human persons in the process of becoming, according to the process view of theodicy?
To make free choices and respond to each moment
What is the relationship between God and the world in the process view of theodicy?
God and the world are in flux and process together
What is the ultimate goal of God's work with human persons, according to the process view of theodicy?
To bring everyone into a right relationship with God
What is the consequence of human persons making wrong choices, according to the process view of theodicy?
God attempts to lure them back to the right direction
What is the primary focus of the process view of theodicy?
The development of moral maturity and soul-making
What is the primary distinction between moral evil and natural evil according to John Hick?
Moral evil is a result of human actions, while natural evil is a result of natural phenomena.
What is an example of natural evil, according to the text?
A disease that affects a person's health.
What is the term used to describe evil events that seem to have no purpose or justification?
Gratuitous evil
What is the term used to describe evil events that are extremely cruel and violent?
Horrendous evil
What is the primary concern of the soul-making theodicy in relation to evil and suffering?
To explain how evil and suffering can lead to moral maturity and spiritual growth.
What is the primary challenge to the existence of an omnibenevolent and sovereign God posed by the problem of evil?
The existence of gratuitous and horrendous evil.
What is the term used to describe the type of evil that is a result of human actions and character traits?
Moral evil
What is the primary concern of the moral maturity response to the problem of evil?
To explain how evil and suffering can lead to moral maturity and spiritual growth.
This quiz explores the Irenaean theodicy, which suggests that God created imperfect humans who need to experience hardships to develop morally and spiritually. It discusses how evil is a necessary part of this process. Test your understanding of this philosophical concept.
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