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PhD, University of Wales, Trinity
Saint David, Lampeter, 2010: Theodicy and Practical Theology
MPhil, Bangor
University, 2003: The Problem of Evil: Anglican and Baptist Perspectives
Wright reasons the problem of evil can be solved in a straightforward manner by proposing that God predestines evils to occur for a particular purpose. Wright (1996: 197).
Persons do
not have an answer back for God. Wright (1996: 197).
This
comment from Wright is accurate from a Reformed perspective. I can
interject and state that academically solving the logical and gratuitous
problems of evil by tying them back to God is an ultimate intellectual
solution, but there are still practical ramifications to deal with, such
as why certain evils occur.
The fact that a sovereignty theodicy can logically and reasonable solve its problem of evil, does not mean that suffering often comes with an explanation. This is where practical and empirical theology can be very helpful when they offer practical assistance to those suffering under the problem of evil.
WRIGHT, R.K.McGREGOR (1996) No Place
for Sovereignty, Downers Grove, Illinois, InterVarsity Press.
