The Problem of Evil in Christian Theology

1. What is the Problem of Evil?

A) The belief that evil is an illusion.
B) The idea that evil can be completely eradicated.
C) The philosophical debate about the existence of evil in relation to an all-powerful, all-good God.
D) A theological doctrine that justifies suffering.

2. Which philosopher is known for his argument regarding the 'incompatibility of God and evil'?

A) Epicurus
B) Aquinas
C) Augustine
D) Kant

3. Which is a common response to the Problem of Evil?

A) Moral relativism.
B) Divine determinism.
C) Free will defense.
D) Dualism.

4. In which book did C.S. Lewis discuss the Problem of Evil?

A) The Chronicles of Narnia
B) Mere Christianity
C) The Problem of Pain
D) The Screwtape Letters

5. Which form of evil includes suffering caused by nature?

A) Social evil
B) Moral evil
C) Natural evil
D) Institutional evil

6. Who proposed the 'Irenaean theodicy', focusing on soul-making?

A) Rene Descartes
B) Martin Luther
C) John Hick
D) Friedrich Nietzsche

7. Which biblical story is often referenced in discussions of innocent suffering?

A) The story of Job.
B) The parable of the Good Samaritan.
C) Creation in Genesis.
D) The Exodus.

8. What does process theology say about God and evil?

A) Evil is merely a perception.
B) God is completely uninvolved in the world.
C) God is not all-controlling and is impacted by the world.
D) God is the sole cause of all events.

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