Theodicies argue
A) God is incapable of preventing suffering, so should not be expected to do so.
B) God is capable of preventing suffering but justifiably chooses not to do so.
C) there is no suffering in the world.
D) all human suffering is an illusion.

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Theodicies are attempts to justify or defend the belief in God in light of the problem of evil and suffering. Option B argues that God is capable of preventing suffering but chooses not to do so for justifiable reasons. This is known as the "Free Will Defense." It argues that God gave humans free will and thus, humans are responsible for their actions, even if they result in suffering. This view is widely accepted among many religious believers as it does not undermine God's omniscience, omnipotence, or omnibenevolence.

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