Suffering: Can Christian theology overcome the problem of evil?

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God of classical theism

I can describe the nature of God within classical theism, with specific reference to Christian beliefs and teachings.

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Inconsistent triad

I can explain the problem of evil with reference to the inconsistent triad.

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The devil as the cause of evil

I can explain Christian beliefs and teachings about the devil as a cause of evil.

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The free will defence

I can explain the free will defence, with reference to the Christian teachings on the creation of humans.

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Job and suffering

I can describe the story of Job and explain how Christians understand suffering through this story.

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Transcendence and immanence

I can explain Christian beliefs about God as transcendent and immanent, and how these beliefs help respond to the problem of evil.

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