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Published: 20 November 2016
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Philosophy of Religion - The Problem of Evil and Suffering

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Supporting resource for the new A/AS Religious Studies - Philosophy of Religion. This unit focuses on the Problem of Evil and Suffering theme.
Philosophy of religion
Religion
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The problem of evil and suffering
Introducing key terms
Key terms
Types of evil
The logical problem of evil and problem of suffering
Modern developments concerning the nature of the problem
Religious responses - The Augustinian theodicy
Religious responses - The Irenaean theodicy
Religious responses - The role of freewill
Evaluating the answer
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