Anthropodicy vs. Theodicy

An attempt, or an argument attempting, to justify that human beings are fundamentally good despite the commission of evil acts by some people.

Theodicy () means vindication of God. It is to answer the question of why a good God permits the manifestation of evil, thus resolving the issue of the problem of evil.

A vindication of God's goodness and justice in the face of the existence of evil.

A justification of a deity or of particular attributes of a deity; specifically, a justification of the existence of evil and suffering in the world; a work or discourse justifying the ways of God.

A vindication of the justice of God in ordaining or permitting natural and moral evil.

That department of philosophy which treats of the being, perfections, and government of God, and the immortality of the soul.

the branch of theology that defends God's goodness and justice in the face of the existence of evil