Natural Evil in Irenaeus Theodicy

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Why does Hick argue that natural evil is allowed in the world?

  • To prevent humans from causing harm
  • To help humanity make difficult choices for soul-making (correct)
  • To maximize human pleasure
  • To restrict human freedom

What does Irenaeus' Theodicy emphasize as the ultimate aim for all humanity?

  • Avoiding any form of evil
  • Achieving earthly riches
  • Developing virtues of perseverance
  • Becoming like God (Godly perfection) (correct)

How does Irenaeus address the punishment for those who reject God in life?

  • Immediate entry to heaven
  • Complete annihilation
  • Temporary purification leading to Godly perfection (correct)
  • Eternal damnation

In Irenaeus' Theodicy, what is the purpose of natural evil according to Hick?

<p>To help humanity develop second-order goods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Irenaeus describe the end result for all individuals according to his theodicy?

<p>Achieving Godly perfection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'eschatological justification' in Irenaeus' Theodicy?

<p>To provide hope for all humanity's ultimate development into God's likeness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Hick argue that a paradise cannot exist?

<p>It would restrict human freedom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does natural evil play in Irenaeus' Theodicy according to Hick?

<p>To facilitate genuine choices for soul-making (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Irenaeus explain the purpose of the world in his theodicy?

<p>For soul-making and humanity's development into God's likeness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of God does Irenaeus' Theodicy highlight by allowing everyone to achieve Godly perfection eventually?

<p>Omnibenevolence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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