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An analysis of Augustine's interpertation of the concept of evil. Was it through the hands of G-d or from the hands of human
Title: An analysis of Augustine's interpertation of the concept of evil. Was it through the hands of G-d or from the hands of human
Category: Social Sciences / Philosophy
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An analysis of Augustine's interpertation of the concept of evil. Was it through the hands of G-d or from the hands of human
A philosophical question faces Christians, and in fact all theists, that challenges the belief in G-d. To theists, G-d is an omnipotent, perfect God. He is good. Theists accept this, and embrace it, for how else can they worship G-d and give their lives to Him unless He is good? However, n this world evil is constantly seen all around us. Because G-d is the author of all things in this world, and he is …showed first 75 words of 1589 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 1589 total…no choice to be made, their praises to G-d would not be so meaningful. For Augustine, it is free will that makes human lives worth living, and makes a relationship with a good G-d unique. Evil results from persons turning from this relationship, and the consequential removal of good from their lives.
Works Cited
Augustine. Confessions. Trans. Pine-Coffin. London: Penguin Books, 1961.
Newbigin, Leslie. Foolishness to the Greeks. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerrdmans Publishing Company, 1986.
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