Thursday, February 08, 2007

Next Theology on Tap...Theodicy

Theodicy is a fancy theological word. It is used to describe a process whereby philosophers and theologians attempt to reconcile the existence of evil in the world with belief in a God who is supposed to be both good and powerful. Here is the dilemma:

If
1) There is a God, and
2) That God is good, and
3) That God is powerful,
Then
4) How does one account for evil and suffering in the world?

This conundrum leaves us with several possible conclusions:

1) There is no God (God is dead or never existed in the first place)
2) There is a God, but that God is not powerful enough to hold back the tsunami of suffering and evil in the world (God is impotent)
3) There is a God and that God is powerful enough to avert suffering and overcome evil and yet chooses not to (God is apathetic), or . . .
4) Your answer to this important question.

Join us on Thursday, February 22nd at 8PM at the Vortex in Little Five Points to discuss this intriguing topic. (Please send me or Johnny an email if you are able to attend so we will know how much room we will need. Thanks).

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