Augustine is indeed a fascinating figure.  Yet as noted above, he is part theologian and part philosopher.  So remember, although he was constructing a religion,  we are not.  So remember to evaluate his positions for their plausibility or truth.  

Answer just one of the following questions:

2. Augustine’s answer to the problem of evil is unique.  What is that?  Well, if God is so good, why is there evil at all?  Why would such a being allow evil?  We wouldn’t tolerate such negligence, for instance, in our parents., after all.  Remember, Augustine treats moral evil (e.g. human failings) and natural evil (diseases) quite differently.  To answer this prompt, you must keep these separate.  So, is either one of his solutions to the problem of evil plausible? Explain.