Theodicy Quiz

What is the "Problem of Evil" in the context of theodicy?

• The belief that evil does not exist

• The challenge of reconciling the existence of evil with an all-powerful, all-good God

• The idea that evil is necessary for good to exist

• The notion that evil is an illusion

Which of the following is an example of moral evil?

• Earthquakes

• Floods

• War

• Hurricanes

What is the term for suffering caused by natural events like earthquakes and floods?

• Moral evil

• Natural evil

• Human evil

• Divine evil

Which philosopher is known for formulating the "Inconsistent Triad", the belief that evil proves God does not exist?

• Pope Francis

• John Mackie

• Charles Darwin

• Friedrich Nietzsche

What is the "soul-making" theodicy?

• The idea that evil is an illusion

• The belief that suffering helps develop moral and spiritual virtues

• The notion that God is not all-powerful

• The concept that evil is necessary for free will

Which of the following is a common theological response to the existence of suffering?

• Suffering is a test of faith

• Suffering is meaningless

• Suffering disproves the existence of God

• Suffering is always a punishment for sin

What is the term for the belief that God allows evil to exist for a greater good?

• Atheism

• Agnosticism

• Theodicy

• Deism

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic traditionally attributed to the God of classical theism?

• Omnipotence

• Omnibenevolence

• Omniscience

• Omnivorous

What is the "Inconsistent Triad"?

• The argument that evil is necessary for free will

• The argument that the existence of evil proves an all-powerful, all-good God does not exist

• The belief that evil is an illusion

• The idea that evil is a test of faith

Which of the following is a criticism of the "Free Will Defence"?

• It does not account for natural evil

• It denies the existence of evil

• It claims that God is not all-powerful

• It suggests that evil is an illusion