The Existence of Evil
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According to the text, why does the created world have the possibility of evil in it?

  • Because it is separate from God
  • Because it is inherently evil
  • Because it is eternal and unchanging
  • Because it is not perfect and can change (correct)

    • What does Augustine consider as a punishment for being distanced from God?

  • Inherited desire to sin
  • Spiritual blindness (correct)
  • Physical suffering
  • Moral evils

    • Why does the text suggest that all humans are born with original sin?

  • As a punishment from God
  • Because of their own actions
  • Because of their inherent evil nature
  • Due to being 'seminally present in the loins of Adam' (correct)

    • What is the reason for natural and moral evils according to the text?

    <p>Caused by humans/angels but allowed as a form of punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the text state that the created world must have the possibility of evil?

    <p>Because it is not perfect and can change</p> Signup and view all the answers

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