A theodicy, or, Vindication of the divine glory, as manifested in the constitution and government of the moral world [Elektronisk resurs] / by Albert Taylor Bledsoe.

• "How, under the government of an infinitely perfect Being, evil could have proceeded from a creature of his own, has ever been regarded as the great difficulty pertaining to the intellectual system of the universe. It has never ceased to puzzle and perplex the human mind. Indeed, so great and so obstinate has it seemed, that it is usually supposed to lie beyond the reach of the human faculties. The supposed want of success attending the labours of the past, is, no doubt, the principal reason which has induced so many to abandon the problem of evil in despair, and even to accuse of presumption every speculation designed to shed light upon so great a mystery. But this reason, however specious and imposing at first view, will lose much of its apparent force upon a closer examination. The assertion is frequently made, that the moral government of the world is purposely left in obscurity and apparent confusion, in order to teach man a lesson of humility and submission, by showing him how weak and narrow is the human mind. We have not, however, been able to find any sufficient reason or foundation for such an opinion. The truth is, that the more clearly the majesty and glory of the divine perfections are displayed in the constitution and government of the world, the more clearly shall we see the greatness of God and the littleness of man. Everything truly great must transcend the powers of the human mind; and hence, if nothing were mysterious, there would be nothing worthy of our veneration and worship. It is mystery, indeed, which lends such unspeakable grandeur and variety to the scenery of the moral world. The construction of a theodicy is not an attempt to solve mysteries, but to dissipate absurdities" (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved) 

Ämnesord

Theodicy.  (LCSH)

Theology.  (MeSH)

Ethical Theory.  (MeSH)

Klassifikation

BT160 (LCC)

231.8 (DDC)

Ceaa (kssb/8 (machine generated))