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The Greater-Good Theodicy
Here’s an overview look at what the theory that greater good can come from evil. This theodicy says that God is able to draw out of evil a greater amount of good than evil was able to take.
TIMELINE:
00:00 – The Greater-Good Theodicy
03:37 – Second-Order Goods Come From First Order Evil
04:25 – Evil Actions Of People, Good Works Of God
Today’s short clip comes from episode 152 which can be found here.
Books mentioned in this episode:
What about Evil? A Defense of God’s Sovereign Glory by Scott Christensen
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