Augustine's considerations of the problem of evil have immense ramifications for man.
Questions students are considering and discussing:
1. Did God create evil?
2. Is Satan/Lucifer evil? Was he created as evil?
3. Is evil a substance?
4. Is God material or pure spirit? Why?
5. Are created things evil or good or a combination? Why/how?
6. Can human persons choose to do or love evil things? Why/why not/how?
7. From what does evil come or originate (according to Augustine)?
a. What do you think of Augustine’s answer?
8. How does human freedom and God's providence fit into Augustine's consideration of evil?
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