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This is an example of an [[inconsistent triad]].
This is an example of an [[inconsistent triad]].
== Christian theology and optimism/human flourishing ==
''See also:'' [[Gottfried Leibniz]] and [[Theodicy]] and [[Problem of evil]]
=== God created the best of all possible worlds ===
[[Christianity|Christian]] theologians commonly declare that the world was the best of all possible worlds, as it was created by [[God]]. Therefore, even what appears to many as bad is actually part of God's perfect plan. For example, adversity improves Christian [[character]]/[[virtue]].
[[Image:Leibniz.jpg|thumb|left|200px|[[Gottfried Leibniz]] ]]
[[Gottfried Leibniz|Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz]] (1646-1716) was a German, Christian philosopher who was born into a pious [[Lutheran]] family close to the end of the Thirty Years’ War, which had laid [[Germany]] in ruins.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/best-of-all-possible-worlds Best of all possible worlds], Encyclopedia Britannica</ref>
Encyclopedia Britannica's article ''Best of all possible worlds'' states:
{{Cquote|Best of all possible worlds, in the philosophy of the early modern philosopher [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gottfried-Wilhelm-Leibniz Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz] (1646–1716), the thesis that the existing world is the best world that God could have created.
Leibniz’s argument for the doctrine of the best of all possible worlds, now commonly called Leibnizian optimism, is presented in its fullest form in his work Théodicée (1710; [[Theodicy]]), which was devoted to defending the justness of God..
In rough outline, the argument proceeds as follows:
'''1.''' God is [[Omnipotence|omnipotent]], [[Omniscience|omniscient]], and omnibenevolent;
'''2.''' God created the existing world;
'''3.''' God could have created a different world or none at all (i.e., there are other possible worlds);
'''4.''' Because God is omnipotent and omniscient, he knew which possible world was the best and was able to create it, and, because he is omnibenevolent, he chose to create that world;
'''5.''' Therefore, the existing world, the one that God created, is the best of all possible worlds.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/best-of-all-possible-worlds Best of all possible worlds], Encyclopedia Britannica</ref>}}
=== Biblical theology and Bible verses related to human flourishing ===
''See also:'' [[Bible reading and human flourishing]]
[[File:Saint Augustine by Philippe de Champaigne.jpg|right|thumbnail|300px|[[Saint Augustine]] ]]
The article ''Is the Pursuit of Human Flourishing Scriptural?'' states:
{{Cquote|...Dr. Jonathan Pennington offers a comprehensive definition of human flourishing which spans the Old and New Testaments and is rooted in the revelation of [[God]] through [[Jesus Christ]].
Specifically, he uses Biblical etymology to demonstrate flourishing intertwines with fundamental elements of the Bible’s message–including God’s redemptive purpose in Christ (which assures believers of eternal, abundant life)...
[[Saint Augustine]] underscored the intimate relationship between human flourishing and a [[Trinity|trinitarian]] God. It was contingent on centering one’s life around God, with [[happiness]] emanating from harmonious fellowship with Him and others.<ref>[https://www.truecharity.us/is-the-pursuit-of-human-flourishing-scriptural/#:~:text=The%20Purpose,of%20eternal%2C%20abundant%20life). Is the Pursuit of Human Flourishing Scriptural?]</ref>}}
Articles:
*[https://www.truecharity.us/is-the-pursuit-of-human-flourishing-scriptural/#:~:text=The%20Purpose,of%20eternal%2C%20abundant%20life). Is the Pursuit of Human Flourishing Scriptural?]
*[https://tifwe.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/A-Biblical-Theology-of-Human-Flourishing-Pennington.pdf A Biblical Theology of Human Flourishing] by Jonathan T. Pennington, PhD
*[https://tifwe.org/a-hi-def-view-of-human-flourishing-in-the-bible/ A “Hi-Def” View of Human Flourishing in the Bible], Institute For Faith, Work & Economics
*[https://mentalhealthinstitute.org.au/wellbeing/bible-and-human-flourishing/?v=0b3b97fa6688 The Bible and human flourishing], Mental Health Institute
*[https://pastordaveonline.org/2018/09/18/a-review-of-the-sermon-on-the-mount-and-human-flourishing-by-jonathan-pennington/ A Review of “The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing” by Jonathan Pennington]
Videos:
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGqYaaZ8-yzeTK2mZp1ByHXJ Biblical theology of human flourishing - Video playlist], Video playlist
=== Bible verses related to human flourishing ===
*[https://biblestudyforyou.com/bible-verses-about-human-flourishing/ 30 Powerful bible verses about human flourishing (Full Commentary)]
== Is the Argument Sound? ==
== Is the Argument Sound? ==