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Theodicy - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Theodicy : (noun)
1: the branch of theology that defends God's goodness and
justice in the face of the existence of evil
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Theodicy : \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.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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