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