Excellent words from D.A. Carson: At the end of World War 1, that bloodiest and most stupid of wars, several English poets (Wilfred Owen, Rupert Brook, one or two others) wrote some very moving poetry about the sheer savagery of the war. One of the minor poets was Edward Shillito whose piece “Jesus of the Scars” [...]
Archive for the ‘Problem of Evil’ Category
A God You Can Trust
Posted in Problem of Evil, providence, Quotes on August 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“If God is Good” Review
Posted in Book Report, Dark Providence, Problem of Evil on February 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The existence and meaning of evil and suffering is a serious question that deserves careful thought. Randy Alcorn has met that standard in If God is Good. Alcorn provides a thorough and thoughtful treatment of the problem for everyone, not just Christians. If God is Good has some excellent features: It’s user-friendly. Although long [...]
You Are the Answer
Posted in C.S. Lewis, Problem of Evil, Quotes on November 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I know now, God, why You utter no answer. You Yourself are the answer. Before Your face questions die away. What other answer would suffice?” C.S. Lewis (from Till We Have Faces)
Quick Take – The Problem of Evil
Posted in Apologetics, Atheists, Problem of Evil, Quick Takes, Tactics on July 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The problem of evil in the world (and especially in human beings) is a persistent obstacle to faith in Jesus Christ for many people, especially atheists. As Christians, we need to do some serious thinking about this question and then engage it. Stated briefly, here’s the problem: If God is good and all-powerful, then [...]
Good Thoughts from Tim Keller
Posted in Apologetics, Books, Problem of Evil, Quotes, Tim Keller, World Magazine on July 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Marvin Olasky from World Magazine interviewed Tim Keller, pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City regarding his book “The Reason for God.” Here is a question relating to the problem of evil. Enjoy! World: When you’re told that meaningless suffering and pointless evil show that God is nonexistent or confused, how do [...]
