theodicy
noun/θiˈɒdɪsi/
Frequency rank: #19,700 most common English word
Meaning
a defense or justification of God's goodness and justice in the face of the existence of evil and suffering.
Example sentence
The philosopher wrote an entire book as theodicy to explain why a loving God permits suffering in the world.
Synonyms & related words
- justification
- defense
- vindication
- apologia
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