theodicy

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/θiːˈɒd.ɪ.si/ English

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noun

A justification of a deity or of particular attributes of a deity; specifically, a justification of the existence of evil and suffering in the world; a work or discourse justifying the ways of God.

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Synonyms

theodicity theodicist cosmodicy dogmatic theology theothanatology theology theologics theophilosophy anthropodicy metatheology ontotheology theologization theologician ethicotheology theodrama soteriology

Associated

odic hick omnipotent eschatology omnipotence evidential theism goodness omniscient leibniz augustinian righteousness

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