iranaeus' theodicy
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- Iranaeus' theodicy
- Genesis taken literally
- Adam and Eve- like children going astray- not matured yet
- parents dont abandon children - God doesn't abandon humanity for doing wrong
- Adam and Eve- like children going astray- not matured yet
- punishment is a necessary way to help mature
- suffering- working/child birth are necessary for humans to become MORALLY MATURE
- God created humans with imperfections so we can develop into a relationship with him
- creation is embryonic - develops over time
- Eschatological aspect- all humans will come to be a likeness of God eventually
- morality develops from our life experiences
- soul making world- an environment in which people can grow/develop
- God tollerates a world of evil because it is a necessary enviroment for for humans to develop morally and spiritually
- we are on a journey to become more like God
- Jesus fixed Adams mistake - reintroducing eternal life
- RECAPITULATION- the relationship between God and man is restored by Jesus
- we will all experience eternal bliss in heaven
- everyone is saved! we all get a place in heaven
- Genesis taken literally
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