Irenaean Theodicy

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  • Created on: 12-05-13 16:25
How is irenaean theodicy described?
the 'soul making' theodicy- evil is sent to serve a purpose
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what does Genesis 1:26 add to irenaean theodicy?
that man was made in gods image and likeness but we need to grow into gods likeness in order to achieve spiritual perfectionm
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How does irenaeus justify evil?
evil allows us learn, choose good and reach spiritual maturity to become perfect without evil we would not learn the need for good and repentence
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what is Irenaeus' epistemic distance?
a gap in our knowledge and understanding of the world. distance from god. can only be closed through suffering- brings us closer to god.
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How did John Hick develop the irenaean theodicy?
said that God couldn't create a perfect universe but he created a world perfect for the purpose of soul making
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why is free will important in Irenaean theodicy?
we need free will to choose good and so develop into gods likeness
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what are some strengths of I.T
explains natural evil, works with evolution in that humans develop and grow, gives evil a purpose to facilitate growth
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what are some weaknesses of I.T
suggests Gods work was imperfect, why is there so much suffering, some suffer more than others. suffering can never be an expression of gods love
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