Associations to the word «Theodicy»

Wiktionary

THEODICY, noun. A justification of a deity, or the attributes of a deity, especially in regard to the existence of evil and suffering in the world; a work or discourse justifying the ways of God.

Dictionary definition

THEODICY, noun. The branch of theology that defends God's goodness and justice in the face of the existence of evil.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras