Missouri State University, Springfield
REL 100
Questions for Unit 3 – Shadowlands
REL 100 – Dr. Pulleyking
1. During the first half of Shadowlands, how did C.S. Lewis (Jack) attempt to explain the
theodicy problem? Look at your notes on the film. Study your lecture notes. Make a
connection between the film and your notes. Which of the six responses to the theo
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Questions for Unit 3 – Shadowlands
REL 100 – Dr. Pulleyking
1. During the first half of Shadowlands, how did C.S. Lewis (Jack) attempt to explain the
theodicy problem? Look at your notes on the film. Study your lecture notes. Make a
connection between the film and your notes. Which of the six responses to the theodicy
problem do Jack’s comments best fit? You must give an example from the film of how
Jack’s comments fit into one of the six responses discussed in lectures
2. How do Jack’s ideas about suffering seem to change during the last half of the movie?
Again, use examples from the film and refer to the six responses in the lectures precisely
as you were instructed in question 1. (1-2 sentences) Also, what does Jack say led to these
changes? (1 word or a quotation from Jack)
3. Explain how an advocate of the ideas of Irenaeus might attempt to explain the cause of
the suffering experienced in the story. (1 sentence)
4. Explain if the argument, “we are created to be free creatures, not happy creatures” (as
discussed by John Hick and others” would or would not be applicable to Joy’s suffering?
(1 sentence)
5. Now that you have read Kushner’s book, When Bad Things Happen to Good People,
what do you think Kushner would have to say to Joy, Douglas, and Jack about the cause
of their suffering? What would Kushner say concerning God’s role?
6. What might a Process philosopher say to Joy, Douglas, and Jack regarding their
suffering?
7. Imagine that it is your responsibility to explain to Douglas that God gave/allowed this
suffering (1) as a punishment for sin, (2) as a test of faith, or (3) in order that he
(Douglas) might learn? (No more than one sentence for each option.)
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