Theodicy defined

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"Theodicy" is a philosophical and theological term that means the defense of God's goodness and justice in the face of the existence of evil and suffering in the world.

In other words, it’s the attempt to answer the question:

If God is all-good, all-powerful, and all-knowing, why does evil exist?

The term comes from Greek:

• theos = God
• dikē = justice

Philosophers and theologians use theodicy to explore explanations for why a good God might allow pain, injustice, and natural disasters — such as free will, soul-making, or greater goods that outweigh the suffering.