Why Does God Allow Evil?
- A Longstanding Challenge: The problem of evil is a central question in Christianity, questioning how a loving, all-powerful God allows suffering.
- Temporary Purpose: Evil and suffering are temporary, designed to bring ultimate benefit, much like short-term challenges in learning or growth.
- God’s Plan: The Bible teaches that God is actively working to eradicate evil.
- Eternal Security Through Testing: Adam and Eve’s relationship with God was not secure until tested; exposure to evil prepares us for eternal love and faithfulness.
- Free Will and Love: God’s design enhances our ability to love and be loved by allowing free will, even in the presence of evil.
- Two Creations: Christianity teaches that the current universe is a temporary creation where evil is dealt with.
- Future Hope: The new creation will eliminate evil entirely, enabling perfect love without the risk of free will leading to harm.
existence &
nature of God
Why would God command the death of so many people in the Bible (e.g., the Canaanites)?
How can a loving God send people to hell?
Why would God need people to worship Him (isn’t that egotistical and arrogant)?
Why does God remain so “hidden”?
Why does the “Old Testament God” seem different than the “New Testament God”?
Why would a good God allow suffering to exist?
What are the practical implications of an atheistic worldview?
What key arguments are there for (and against) God’s existence?