Theological and Scientific Explanations for the Origin and Purpose of Natural Evil
Journal Title: Filozoficzne Aspekty Genezy - Year 2013, Vol 10, Issue 0
Abstract
Events such as earthquakes and crippling illnesses are often viewed as evils and raise troubling questions about God’s goodness. While science does not recognize these events as evils, it does offer insights into their origins. Theodicy attempts to explain theologically how evil originated and for what purpose God allows it to exist. Adopting either Augustinian or Irenaean theodicy has important implications concerning the question of whether evolution could be one of God’s creative mechanisms. Finally, recognizing that all truth is God’s truth, Christians seek to develop a world view that includes both scientific and theological understanding of harmful natural events.
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Gary Emberger
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