Philosophy of Evil and Theodicy Quiz
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What should you be able to identify in a scenario?

The type of evil that is occurring.

What should you be able to identify in a conversation?

The problem of evil, theodicy, and free will defense.

What key terms should you be able to define and understand the significance of?

Types of Evil, Problem of Evil, Original Sin, Free Will Defense, Theodicy, Atheist, Agnostic, Theist, Omnipresent, Omnibenevolent, Omnipotent.

What is Leonard's perspective on regarding prayer?

<p>Miracles and what he thinks are bad theologies, and the nature of God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss one of the free response topics?

<p>Be able to write a prayer in Leonard's style concerning a natural disaster, be able to define Stephen Duffy's concept of Original sin, how the idea benefits the conversation on evil and whether you think the new understanding is helpful to your understanding of the origin of evil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Types of Evil

Categories of evil such as moral and natural evils.

Problem of Evil

The question of how evil exists if a good God exists.

Original Sin

The inherent sinfulness of humanity stemming from Adam and Eve.

Free Will Defense

The argument that evil exists because God gave humans free will.

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Theodicy

Defense of God's goodness in the face of evil.

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Atheist

A person who does not believe in God.

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Agnostic

A person unsure about the existence of God.

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Theist

A person who believes in one or more gods.

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Omnipresent

The attribute of God being present everywhere.

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Omnibenevolent

The quality of God being all-good or infinitely good.

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Omnipotent

The ability of God to do anything that is logically possible.

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Leonard’s Perspective on Miracles

Leonard views miracles as acts of divine intervention.

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Leonard’s View on Prayer

Belief in the power of prayer to affect change.

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Leonard on Bad Theologies

Critiques theologies that misrepresent God's nature.

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Stephen Duffy's Original Sin

Concept explaining humanity’s fallen state from the first sin.

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Natural Disaster Prayer

A prayer written in response to natural calamities.

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The Significance of Evil

Understanding evil deepens our comprehension of morality and justice.

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Free Response Questions

Questions requiring detailed written answers.

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Multiple Response Questions

Questions with several correct answers to choose.

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Conversation on Evil

Discussion involving different viewpoints on the nature of evil.

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Study Notes

Overview

  • 50 minutes to complete 11 questions
  • 9 multiple choice questions
  • 2 short essay questions
  • Allowed to use textbook during the test

Topics to Review/Questions to Study

  • Identify the type of evil in a scenario
  • Define problem of evil, theodicy, and free will defense
  • Understand the significance of different types of evil, Original Sin, Free Will Defense
  • Know definitions related to various belief systems: Atheist, Agnostic, Theist, Omnipresent, Omnibenevolent, Omnipotent
  • Understand Leonard's perspective on miracles, prayer, bad theology, and the nature of God

Free Response

  • Compose a prayer in the style of Leonard, concerning natural disasters
  • Define Stephen Duffy's concept of original sin
  • Analyze the benefits of the idea of original sin in the conversation about evil
  • Evaluate the helpfulness of this understanding towards the origin of evil

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Test your understanding of the problem of evil, theodicy, and various belief systems in this quiz. Dive into the significance of Original Sin and evaluate perspectives on miracles, prayer, and the nature of God. Complete multiple choice and essay questions to demonstrate your grasp of these complex topics.

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