Mystical Body Theodicy

Abstract

In this paper I develop a new theodicy--Mystical Body Theodicy. This theodicy draws on the Christian doctrine of the mystical body of Christ to argue that some evil can be defeated by a set of three goods connected with increasing the unity of humanity through love. This theodicy also helps three other prominent theodicies avoid objections.

Keywords

• problem of evil
• theodicy
• Marilyn Adams
• Richard Swinburne
• mystical body