Soulen and Soulen
29. Preface to Any Theodicy: The Problem of Evil – Part 1
Oct 25, 2019
Dr. Richard N. Soulen discusses the historical origins of theodicy, Leibniz's perspective, and an alternative approach to the problem of evil. The podcast explores natural phenomena, atheism, redemption, and the presence of the Holy Spirit in humanity.
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- Theodicy justifies belief in God despite evil by arguing for the best possible world.
- Evil is part of nature's evolution towards self-awareness, emphasizing interconnectedness in moral values.
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The Notion of Theodicy by Leibniz
Leibniz introduced the concept of theodicy in his book to justify belief in an omnipotent, omniscient God despite the existence of evil. He argued that God always chose the best possible outcome in creating the world guided by the principle of sufficient reason, leading to the idea that this world is the best of all possible worlds.
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