theodicy

noun

the·od·i·cy | \ thē-ˈä-də-sē

plural theodicies

Definition of theodicy

: defense of God's goodness and omnipotence in view of the existence of evil

Recent Examples on the Web

That mystery, rather too peremptorily stated in this story, is familiar in Trevor’s work, much of which could be read as problems in theodicy. — Katherine A. Powers, WSJ, "‘Last Stories’ Review: A 20th-Century Chekhov," 11 May 2018 In religion, theodicy is the branch of writing that tries to explain how a perfect god would nonetheless make our lives so painful. — Wyatt Mason, New York Times, "How Emmanuel Carrère Reinvented Nonfiction," 2 Mar. 2017

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