By the end of this class, you will:

  1. Be able to articulate the philosophical “Problem of Evil”, some leading theodicies, as well objections to those theodies. Understand what a “no-seeum” inference is and the “skeptical theist’s” response to the Problem of Evil

(KI, K5, K6, K7, K8, D1, D2, B1, B5)

Before the Plenary

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Howard-Snyder, Theodicy

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After the Plenary

Reflect on today’s reading and on the following questions:

  • Could any of the theodicies discussed by Howard-Snyder explain why God allows at least some evil or some kinds of evil?
  • If God exists, is it likely that we would be able to form a pretty good guess as to what his reasons are for permitting so much horrific evil and suffering?

Be prepared to discuss with your Peer Dialogue Group this week.