Theodicy Problem

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Humankind considers religious studies to be the most disputable field of science and / or view of life. Such approach based on division of people into those who perceive religious corns of world construction, and those who do not believe in God, known also as “atheists”. An issue under discussion is the problem of evil or so-called theodicy problem in the world. The main idea of above-mentioned problem is that if God is perfectly good and all-knowing Creator then why there are so many troubles all over the world. This is the way why existence of God called into question. In my opinion, there is no doubtless reply while approach on theodicy problem depends on external factors. For instance, when someone is delighted he does not accept existence …show more content…

In this paper, the term of “evil” is used as events that negatively affect peoples’ life. Generally, evil can be divided into two types. First type is moral evil that appears in human actions, for example murders, abuse, corruption and others. In different words, moral evil caused by human acts and depends mostly on individual’s willing. Second type of evil called natural evils. Natural evils do not depend on humanity; such evils cannot be controlled or prevented by peoples’ willing. (The problem of evil, n. d.) Nevertheless, in my opinion, it is worth to mention, that for some troubles humanity anyway bears responsibility. For instance, due to technologic advance that caused climate change many natural disasters took …show more content…

Last years an idea that human’s thoughts materialize is becoming popular. Why do we connect way of thinking with theodicy problem? The answer is simple. Thinking negatively individual attracts unfavorable events into his life. Actually, world religions confirms that God accepts all prayer’s requests. Individual whose thoughts are dark receives adventures as an answer to his negative ideas. On this ground, many religious and psychological books convince us to reflect on words we are pronouncing and thoughts. Such approach discloses theodicy problem from another side. It is considered that God endued with omnipotence and benevolence and is ready to accept humanity’s requests, so then it is not God’s fault that people face challenges. However, people do not recognize that the reason of their troubles possibly based on the way of thinking. As it was mentioned before, it is easier to accuse someone else rather than step up to the

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