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Augustinian Theodicy (2250 words) (PART FIVE: APPLICATION (life (not get…
Augustinian Theodicy (2250 words)
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION
thesis: While there are of course faults to the Augustinian theodicy, it remains the best answer to the question of evil
define theodicy
PART THREE: SCRIPTURE
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Ezekiel 18
Romans 5
PART FOUR: ETHICAL ISSUE
Gun Violence
this evil is the result of people choosing to do bad things
PART FIVE: APPLICATION
life
not get angry at God for the actions of people
ministry
teach that evil is not God's fault, but man's
church
be less focused on fixing behavior, instead working to fix thoughts and beliefs (action inspired by beliefs, people have ability to control their own actions)
society
the evils of society explained
PART TWO: ANALYSIS
Free will
Original sin
Natural vs. moral evil
PART SIX: CONCLUSION
Free will takes the blame for sin off of God and onto humanity
Comforting but still theologically correct
Applies well to the different aspects of our lives