Tag Archives: Boethius

Aquinas: Divine Omniscience, Future Contingents, Free Will Theodicy

Posted on 12 October 2023 by Fr Aidan Kimel

In today’s theological world, the free will theodicy of hell reigns supreme. It was formu­lated in response to compelling objections to the retributive model of damnation which had dominated Western Christianity for over a millennia and a half and was … Continue reading →

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Ainulindalë: Eru, Providence, and Free Will

Posted on 12 April 2023 by Fr Aidan Kimel

The sages of the Eldar never formulated a systematic doctrine of providence and free will. I think this is a fair and accurate statement. The sages never wrote any disquisitions on the topic, nor did they publish their thoughts in the … Continue reading →

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Ainulindalë: The Umbar of Ambar

Posted on 2 April 2023 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Fate, destiny, chance—in the Roman world these concepts became personified as the goddess Fortuna and was assimilated into the Christian West as Lady Fortune. She is often pictured with a wheel which raises and crushes her victims. In the above image … Continue reading →

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The Speculated God of Roger Olson

Posted on 22 March 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Most theology books, suggests Roger Olson, should probably come with a warning label on the front cover: “Nothing but guesswork inside.” Whenever theologians depart from the clear teaching of Scripture, they are engaging in speculation. They probably know this, but … Continue reading →

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