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The Augustinian theodicy is one of the two great classical Christian responses to the problem of evil (the other being the Irenaean theodicy). Rooted in the theology of St Augustine of Hippo (354–430 CE), it offers a comprehensive account of the origin, nature, and purpose of evil that has shaped Christian thought for over 1,600 years. Augustine’s approach is fundamentally soul-deciding rather than soul-making: humans were created perfect but fell into sin through the misuse of free will, and evil entered the world as a consequence of this fall. For AQA A-Level Religious Studies, the Augustinian theodicy is an essential topic that students must understand in depth.
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