Norman Kretzmann's, Eleonore Stump's, and Scott MacDonald's work on Aquinas, Alfred Fredosso's and Thomas Flint's discussions of Molina, William Rowe's use of Samuel Clarke, and Robert Adams' examination of Leibniz are examples. There appear to be two reasons for the new interest in our...
and a more limited “defense,” have sought to show only that the existence of some evil in the world is logicallycompatiblewith God’s omnipotence and perfect goodness. Theodicies and defenses are two forms of response to what is known in theology and philosophy as theproblem of evil. ...
The question of evil has remained unresolved for millennia. Hundreds of explanations have been proposed; all have ultimately been refuted as unsatisfactory. The reason for our inability to frame any communicable doctrine explaining the so-called "problem of evil" lies both in the nature of evil ...
This book represents conversations between philosophers and theologians on several issues of current theological interest. God, the church, theological authority, atonement, the Holy Spirit, religious ethics, the problem of evil, and other topics are debated by top-notch theologians and philosophers of...
The Theory of Good and Evil theological Personal Idealist emphasized individual minds, not one great mind like C. Webb RATIONAL SKEPTICISM The conclusions of reason are contradictory or paradoxical RATIONALISM in contrast to Empiricism, believes that some ideas or concepts are independent of experience...
The Message of Genesis 1--11 Genesis shows us how and why we are. It uncovers the origins of evil. It illuminates the meaning of freedom. It expresses the harmony of creation. And it offers hope for the renewal of our natural world and for the healing of our broken ... DJ Atkinson ...
Reading Kant in the Light of Political Theology reading of Kant is necessary. First, Kant's texts rely upon theological ideas: Kant's constant invocation of providence, radical evil, God (in various roles) and the afterlife play important roles in his systematic inquiry into IR. ... S Mollo...
11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Our calling is strong and everlasting in nature. There is no separation between believer and the Word; we do not adopt the Platonic or Aristotelian over ...
only the moral virtues that are acquired through education and deliberate acts oriented toward the natural human good of eudaimonia (human flourishing), but also acknowledges that human efforts to lead a moral life are animated, purified, and elevated by God's grace to do good and avoid evil....
Finding Bridges Between Opposing Theological Positions Menu The Quest for Apostolic Continuity: Navigating the Claims of Eastern Orthodoxy In recent years, there has been a notable surge in conversions to Eastern Orthodoxy. This trend may be attributed to its alleged guardianship of the original apostol...