Definitions for: Theodicy

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

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

See Also: divinity, theology

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