Hick Apr 2026

: God remains "hidden" to allow humans the freedom to choose to believe and grow without being overwhelmed by divine presence.

: Unlike the Augustinian view (evil as a "fall" from perfection), Hick follows St. Irenaeus, viewing humans as developing from the "image" of God into His "likeness". : God remains "hidden" to allow humans the

Option 1: John Hick’s "Soul-Making" Theodicy (Philosophy/Theology) Hick follows St. Irenaeus