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According to St Augustine, how did he compare evil to blindness?
According to St Augustine, how did he compare evil to blindness?
- Evil is to good as blindness is to sight - a different kind of substance
- Evil is to good as blindness is to sight - a lack of good (correct)
- Evil is to good as blindness is to sight - equally powerful forces
- Evil is to good as blindness is to sight - a separate entity
What did God see when he looked at everything he had made, according to Genesis 1.31?
What did God see when he looked at everything he had made, according to Genesis 1.31?
- Everything was acceptable
- Everything was flawed
- Everything was very good (correct)
- Everything was perfect
What does St Augustine believe about the nature of evil?
What does St Augustine believe about the nature of evil?
- Evil is a different substance from good
- Evil is simply a lack of good (correct)
- Evil is a separate and powerful force
- Evil is equally balanced with good
What does the Genesis story tell us about God's creation?
What does the Genesis story tell us about God's creation?
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According to Augustine, what caused evil in the world?
According to Augustine, what caused evil in the world?
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