Theodicy Roots in the Garden of Eden - Bruce Atkinson
Theodicy Roots in the Garden of Eden
By Bruce Atkinson
Special to Virtueonline
www.virtueonline.org
June 22, 2013
This article is written as an addendum to my recent teaching essay "Apologetic Theodicy: Why is there so much suffering?" Whether one believes that the Garden of Eden story is literally true or symbolically true (or both) it is important to understand its meaning. This article focuses on the origin of sin and suffering.
Imago Dei
God often gives us characteristics and abilities long before we are aware that we have them. We don't have any idea what it would be like to not have them. For example, we recall the story of Solomon as a child asking God for wisdom. God was pleased and granted his request. However, it takes no rocket scientist to understand that God had already given Solomon wisdom beyond his years, or else the boy would never have asked for such a thing.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
By Bruce Atkinson
Special to Virtueonline
www.virtueonline.org
June 22, 2013
This article is written as an addendum to my recent teaching essay "Apologetic Theodicy: Why is there so much suffering?" Whether one believes that the Garden of Eden story is literally true or symbolically true (or both) it is important to understand its meaning. This article focuses on the origin of sin and suffering.
Imago Dei
God often gives us characteristics and abilities long before we are aware that we have them. We don't have any idea what it would be like to not have them. For example, we recall the story of Solomon as a child asking God for wisdom. God was pleased and granted his request. However, it takes no rocket scientist to understand that God had already given Solomon wisdom beyond his years, or else the boy would never have asked for such a thing.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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