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- Abstract:
- The purpose of this paper is to find insight into the deep and complicated question of "why God allows poverty to exist?" If an omnibenevolent, omnipotent and just God exists, then the innocent suffering experienced day to day by those in poverty should be eliminated. There are four probable theories that attempt to answer this complex question. The first is the belief that the world cannot exist without evil and injustice, therefore poverty is just part of the mold that we must tolerate. Here I will examine the theodicy of Karl Barth. The second is the reasoning that Jesus was bom out of poverty and throughout his ministry he favored the poor, thus the sufferings of the poor should not be taken as negative, but as a blessing. For support. I will present insight from John Gillman and Biblical Scripture. The third is that with the fall of man came suffering, poverty7, and injustices. This theory will be supported by the writings and commentaries of St. Augustine. The final theory shifts the responsibility from God. the Creator to humanity, the creation. It states that the plagues of poverty are a human construction, not willed by God: therefore it is not in God's hands but in the hands of humankind. I will tie the concept of free will and further develop it with conclusions from liberation theology. The findings reveal that poverty7 is not willed by God. but a result from humanity's free choice. Research, from both the theological and socioeconomic realm suggests this to be true.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Honors)--Barry University, 2007.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 32-33).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Maribel Concepcion Lora. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- BS680.P47 L67 2007_LoraMaribel ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- BS680.P47 L67 2007 ( lcc )
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