Iranean Theodicy 0.0 / 5 ? Religious StudiesPhilosophyASEdexcel Created by: AS PHILOSOPHYCreated on: 05-02-19 14:34 What is the Iranean theodicy? The Irenaean theodicy is a Christian theodicy -a response to the problem of evil 1 of 12 What is the theodicy’s main purpose? It defends the probability of an omnipotent and omnibenevolent (all-powerful and perfectly loving) God in the face of evidence of evil in the world. 2 of 12 Why did Iranean establish his theodicy? Ireanan was noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities and for the development of Christian theology 3 of 12 State one of Iranean's proposed 'two stages to creation'? Human were made in the “image of God” (Genesis 1:26) 4 of 12 State the other of Iranean's proposed 'two stages to creation'? Human would grow into the “likeness of God” (Genesis 1:26) 5 of 12 What was Richard Swinburne's perspective on Iranean Theodicy? Swinburne was a supporter of the theodicy. He argued that a word that possesses evil and suffering is the best possible world for humans. 6 of 12 Strength of the Iranean Theodicy? Doesn’t contain inconsistencies like the Augustine Theodicy 7 of 12 Strength of the Iranean Theodicy? It avoids contentious issues God is the cause of evil 8 of 12 Strength of the Iranean Theodicy? Humanity can learn crucial value of relationships 9 of 12 Weakness of the Iranean Theodicy? Challenges of this world doesn’t always result in human development 10 of 12 Weakness of the Iranean Theodicy? Evil is a random occurrence that just can't be prevented 11 of 12 Weakness of the Iranean Theodicy? Why is an afterlife necessary- why can't we be rewarded in this world. 12 of 12
(Irenaen) Comment on the view that there is a successful solution to the problem of suffering (9 marks) 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating Teacher recommended
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