What is it? The cosmic conflict theodicy is raised by Peckham in his book the theodicy of love which can be purchased here. How does it work? The cosmic conflict theodicy states that angelic beings with free will are the cause of a lot of the suffering in the world. Instead of blaming God forContinue reading “Cosmic Conflict Theodicy”
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Dostoyevsky’s Theodicy of Love
What is it? Dostoyevsky’s theodicy of love stands alone in all of the previous theodicies in the sense that it doesn’t directly solve an atheist’s question. Instead, it aims to help us Christians struggle with the problem of evil and suffering in our life. How does it work? Dostoyevsky is undeniably one of the mostContinue reading “Dostoyevsky’s Theodicy of Love”
Theodicy of Mystery: A Dostoyevskian Approach
Introduction: In the most recent video on my youtube channel, which you can find (here), I discuss a lesser known theodicy, that of mystery. Instead of appealing to an explanation for why there is evil, it actually appeals to the often lack of an explanation of the evil. In this video, and this summary, IContinue reading “Theodicy of Mystery: A Dostoyevskian Approach”
The Problem of Evil is Self-Defeating
Introduction:Continuing on our series about the problem of evil, we will be discussing why I think the problem of evil is self-defeating. If you want to check out the video where I discuss this in depth, you can find it (here). The Syllogism: The syllogism of my argument is laid out in a simple modusContinue reading “The Problem of Evil is Self-Defeating”
Oppy v. Loke on the Kalam: A Review
Intro: Recently there was a debate between Graham Oppy and Andrew Loke on the Kalam Cosmological Argument. If you want to see the review video, please find it (here) and if you want to see the original discussion feel free to find it (here). The Notes: Loke v Oppy Kalam: Loke opening: (Graham’s responses inContinue reading “Oppy v. Loke on the Kalam: A Review”
Soul Making Theodicy
Today, we continue our discussion on solutions to the problem of evil. In the last video, we discussed Plantinga’s Free Will Defence which aims to show that evil and God are logically compatible. But a lot of the times, the problem of evil is more of an emotional problem instead of a logical one. WhenContinue reading “Soul Making Theodicy”
The Free Will Defence: A Brief Summary
Intro: In my most recent video (here), I introduced a solution to the logical problem of evil (LPoE) named the free will defence. This is a defence raised by Alvin Plantinga against the idea that God and Evil are logically incompatible. The Free Will Defence: The Free Will Defence essentially aims to show that theContinue reading “The Free Will Defence: A Brief Summary”
Transcript: Genetic Fallacy Explained and Discussed
Intro: In my recent video, I discussed the genetic fallacy which you can find (here). Here’s the transcript. If you want to check out the actual video make sure u check out the link above. The Transcript: One of the most common arguments against Christianity that I come across is undoubtedly the idea that “you’reContinue reading “Transcript: Genetic Fallacy Explained and Discussed”
3 Arguments for God
Intro: Recently, I uploaded a video on my youtube channel which goes over three powerful arguments for God’s existence, here’s the transcript and I hope you enjoy. If you want to check the video out, please click here. Transcript: Growing up in a rather secular society, we are often told that science disproves God orContinue reading “3 Arguments for God”
Are Tacitus and Josephus reliable sources?
Intro: A lot of times, when I discuss the resurrection accounts with my friends, they would postulate that using the Bible to support the resurrection is circular. While this is untrue if you approach the Bible as historical sources, I would also provide them with non-Biblical evidence for the eight facts that I have discussedContinue reading “Are Tacitus and Josephus reliable sources?”
