How Can God Allow Suffering?
The existence of evil and suffering in the world is perhaps the most common objection to belief in God. If God is both good and…
Evil and God: Reflections of a Former Atheist
The existence of evil seems to challenge the idea of an all-powerful God of love. Here is one person's account of grappling with this…
Stephen Fry and God
Ian Paul responds to Stephen Fry's comments on what he would say to God.
The Problem of Evil
'Epicurus's old questions are yet unanswered. Is he willing to prevent evil, but not able? then he is impotent. Is he able, but not…
Why does God allow evil to exist?
Why is there evil in the world if there is a God? Why isn’t he doing something about it?
Transformational Suffering and The Karate Kid
How can we be transformed through suffering? Surprisingly, the eighties cult film The Karate Kid offers some insights. If you're unfamiliar…
Sermons on Job
A series of sermons by Rev Melvin Tinker considering what we can learn about suffering from the book of Job.
"God can’t possibly exist given the evil in the world!"
“Can God exist?” We often ask this question as we look at the suffering and pain around us, and the question that is really on…
Answering Questions About Suffering
Helpful pointers for answering questions about the harsh reality of suffering.