1.Explain why the monotheistic conception of deity presents problems for the monotheistic faiths with regard tot he problem of evil. How does Process theology within its pantheistic framework attempt to address these problems?
-In answering the above examine each of the monotheistic theodicies that can be found in the book of Job.
-How does process theodicy redefine the traditional monotheistic characteristics of God?
-Conclude by describing which theodicy makes the most sense to you, or is the most satisfying to you? Why? 2.Choose an Axial Age religion (Theravada Buddhism or Confucianism) and a branch of Christianity (Catholicism or Protestantism) and compare and contrast their perspectives on the human problem and their respective solutions. -Begin by exploring how their religious interpretation of the human condition is related to the concepts of deity or ultimate reality and cosmogony?
-Make sure to cover the following sections when developing your answer: what is the problem, what is the ideal state that we should as individuals and societies be achieving, what is the proscription (steps toward the solution), and lastly, what is the ultimate ideal that as humans we are looking forward to. (See chart posted on Blackboard “the human problem.”)
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