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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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Eleonore Stump and Hell: Responding to Fr Rooney

Posted on 25 June 2023 by Fr Aidan Kimel

I actually enjoyed reading Fr James Dominic Rooney’s Facebook defense of Dr Eleonore Stump in response to my article “Predestined to Glory.”1 I found it clearly written and coherent. I also believe that he attempted a good faith response. For … Continue reading →

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Predestined to Glory: The Extravagant, Prodigal, and Omnipotent Love of God

Posted on 17 June 2023 by Fr Aidan Kimel

by Fr Aidan Kimel I have followed the work of the esteemed philosopher Dr Eleonore Stump since her days at Virginia Tech. It is was with great interest, therefore, that I read her article “The God of Love.”1 After reading … Continue reading →

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The Inescapable Love of God: Human Freedom and the Incoherency of Self-Damnation

Posted on 14 December 2022 by Fr Aidan Kimel

God does not coerce! Without question, this is the most popular, and perhaps most powerful, objection raised against the universalist hope, at least in those circles where the retributive construal of damnation does not hold sway. God has given human … Continue reading →

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