![]() Neither is effective in dealing with two key issues that underpin both responses – omnipotence and omniscience. John Hick offers a ‘soul-making’ response to the problem of evil as an alternative to the free will response. The free-will response to the problem of evil, with its roots in Augustine, has dominated the landscape in its attempt to justify evil and suffering as a result of the greater good of having free will. The Christian tradition has offered numerous and diverse responses to the problem of evil. Each in their own way has sought to address this problem, whether driven by the all too present reality of suffering or from philosophical and religious curiosities. ![]() The nature of suffering and the problem of evil have been perennial issues for many of the world’s religious traditions.
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