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Theodicy
The vindication of divine goodness in view of the existence of evil.
Theodicy is the attempt to reconcile God's goodness with the reality of evil (CCC 309). The Church teaches God permits evil to respect creaturely freedom (CCC 311).
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This term represents a key concept in Catholic thought, either defining an essential dogma or describing the Church's engagement with the world and other traditions.
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What is the primary source for this teaching? The primary source is the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the living Tradition of the Magisterium.
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