The Problem of Evil in Christian Theology - Quiz
  • 1. What is the Problem of Evil?
A) The philosophical debate about the existence of evil in relation to an all-powerful, all-good God.
B) The belief that evil is an illusion.
C) A theological doctrine that justifies suffering.
D) The idea that evil can be completely eradicated.
  • 2. Which philosopher is known for his argument regarding the 'incompatibility of God and evil'?
A) Augustine
B) Epicurus
C) Kant
D) Aquinas
  • 3. Which is a common response to the Problem of Evil?
A) Moral relativism.
B) Free will defense.
C) Divine determinism.
D) Dualism.
  • 4. Which biblical story is often referenced in discussions of innocent suffering?
A) The parable of the Good Samaritan.
B) Creation in Genesis.
C) The story of Job.
D) The Exodus.
  • 5. In which book did C.S. Lewis discuss the Problem of Evil?
A) The Chronicles of Narnia
B) Mere Christianity
C) The Screwtape Letters
D) The Problem of Pain
  • 6. Which form of evil includes suffering caused by nature?
A) Institutional evil
B) Social evil
C) Natural evil
D) Moral evil
  • 7. What does process theology say about God and evil?
A) God is not all-controlling and is impacted by the world.
B) God is completely uninvolved in the world.
C) God is the sole cause of all events.
D) Evil is merely a perception.
  • 8. Who proposed the 'Irenaean theodicy', focusing on soul-making?
A) Martin Luther
B) Rene Descartes
C) John Hick
D) Friedrich Nietzsche
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