This is the first part of reflections/assignments for a Theodicy course in my rabbinical program. Introduction – Why study theodicy? Theodicy is a very difficult subject. Religion generally attempts to explain the mechanics of human existence through a transcendental explanation. Articles of faith can be as simple as “the coconuts fall from the tree because
Writer, President of Bangor's Congregation Beth Israel, retired soldier, programmer, father, musician, Heeb, living in the woods of Maine with three ladies and a dog. Brian is also a rabbinical student with the Pluralistic Rabbinical Seminary.
Director of Education for Congregation Beth Israel in Bangor, Maine, runs joint religious school with our sister congregation, special educator and former school board member, mother to Avi and Nezzie.
