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Theodicy
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In the philosophy of religion, a theodicy is an argument that attempts to resolve the problem of evil that arises when all power and all goodness are simultaneously ascribed to God.
Gottfried Leibniz coined the term "theodicy" to justify God's existence in light of the apparent imperfections of the world.
Gottfried Leibniz coined the term "theodicy" to justify God's existence in light of the apparent imperfections of the world.
Levinas
Levinas
Menachem Mendel Schneerson
Menachem Mendel Schneerson
Problem of evil
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The problem of evil is the philosophical question of how to reconcile the existence of evil and suffering with an omnipotent, omnibenevolent, and omniscient God. There are currently differing definitions of these concepts. The best known presentation of the problem is attributed to the Greek philosopher Epicurus. It was popularized by David Hume.
The earliest statement of the problem of evil is attributed to Epicurus, but this is uncertain.
The earliest statement of the problem of evil is attributed to Epicurus, but this is uncertain.
William L. Rowe's example of natural evil: "In some distant forest lightning strikes a dead tree, resulting in a forest fire. In the fire a fawn is tr
William L. Rowe's example of natural evil: "In some distant forest lightning strikes a dead tree, resulting in a forest fire. In the fire a fawn is trapped, horribly burned, and lies in terrible agony for several days before death relieves its suffering." Rowe also cites the example of human evil where an innocent child is a victim of violence and thereby suffers.
Gottfried Leibniz
Gottfried Leibniz