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theodicyArgument for the justification of God, concerned with reconciling God's goodness and justice with the observable facts of evil and suffering in the world. Most such arguments are a necessary component of theism. Under polytheism, the problem is solved by attributing evil to a conflict of wills between deities. The solution is less simple in monotheism, and it can take several forms. In some approaches, the perfect world created by God was spoiled by human disobedience or sin. In others, God withdrew after creating the world, which then fell into decay. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Even without its theodicean tendencies, Christianity is the most ambilious faith them ever has been--which isn't to belittle the Hebraic visions of the Old Testament, for the accomplishment of monotheism was an enormous task, as was the establishment of a law "unto all the nations. |
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