Key Words - The Problem of Evil

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Theodicy The word is derived from two Greek words; theos, meaning God and dike, meaning justice. A theodicy is a justification of the ways of God to men.
Privatio Boni The privation (lack or absence) of good.
Dysteleological Without purpose or reason.
Eschatological To do with end times. It refers to the ultimate destiny of humankind.
Natural Evil Events that have bad or evil consequences when experienced by human beings. Tsunamis, Earthquakes, Landslides.
Moral Evil Evil events or acts caused by human beings choosing freely to do the action in question. Rape, Murder, Theft.
Epistemic Distance A gap between two things that is not spatial or temporal but one of knowledge.
Omnipotent All powerful
Omni-benevolent All good/loving
Omniscient All knowing
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