The Problem of Evil in Christian Theology

1. What is the Problem of Evil?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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