Which of the following is not a defense of theodicy?
A) In some cases God permits suffering because the people involved deserve to suffer.
B) Suffering is good for a person in the long term because it builds one's character.
C) Because human beings are free, we are capable of making bad decisions that lead to suffering.
D) All of the above

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Theodicy is the defense of God's goodness and omnipotence in view of the existence of evil. None of the options provided negate this concept; instead, they all offer explanations or justifications for why a good and omnipotent God might allow suffering and evil to exist.

Which of the Following Is Not a Defense of Theodicy