#11 If there is a divine, why is there gross evil?
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19 POTENTIALISM THEORY
#11 If there is a divine,
why is there gross
why is there gross
evil?
Classic term for question: Theodicy
Quick-formulation of Summa’s response: As the purpose
of Man is to reach for his potential, and as Freedom is
integral to potential, the potential Divine is
(virtually) unable
(virtually) unable
to interfere with Man’s
freedom.
freedom.
SUMMA ICON: FREEDOM POTENTIAL IS INVIOLATE
The position of the Entrenched Dogma: not applicable
Components of the Summa hypothesis as regards this
question:
Intervention in Man’s
freedom would be the equivalent of
freedom would be the equivalent of
“cosmic suicide.”
