Mystical Body Theodicy
Journal Title: Religions - Year 2018, Vol 9, Issue 2
Abstract
In this paper I develop a new theodicy–Mystical Body Theodicy. This theodicy draws on the Christian doctrine of the mystical body of Christ to argue that some evil can be defeated by a set of three goods connected with increasing the unity of humanity through love. This theodicy also helps three other prominent theodicies avoid objections.
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Joshua C. Thurow
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