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Theodicy

Theodicy Meaning & Definition
Theodicy Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Theodicy?

[n] the branch of theology that defends God's goodness and justice in the face of the existence of evil

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Theodicy In Webster's Dictionary

\The*od"i*cy\, n. [NL. theodic[ae]a, fr. Gr. ? God + ? right, justice: cf. F. th['e]odic['e]e.] 1. A vindication of the justice of God in ordaining or permitting natural and moral evil. 2. That department of philosophy which treats of the being, perfections, and government of God, and the immortality of the soul. --Krauth-Fleming.

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