John O'Malley, S.J. Engages with the Question: How Does an Historian Deal with the “Problem of Evil”?

John O'Malley; Alfred Benney

John O'Malley, S.J. Engages with the Question: How Does an Historian Deal with the “Problem of Evil”?

John O'Malley, Alfred Benney

Fairfield University

Georgetown University

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Abstract

How does an historian deal with the “Problem of Evil”?

Historian John O’Malley, S.J. observes that historians deal with evil as part of the human condition. The record indicates just how flawed human nature is although there are outstanding examples of unselfish altruism in the midst of war and chaos sometimes motivated by religious ideologies.

Original language	American English
Journal	Default journal
State	Published - Jan 23 2002

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities
Religion
Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

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