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…
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?
Suffering: If God is good, why is there so much evil in the world?
When there is so much evil and suffering all around us, how can we believe God is good?
Answering Questions About Suffering
Helpful pointers for answering questions about the harsh reality of suffering.
How could a loving God possibly allow so much suffering?
Examining the problem of suffering first as an intellectual question and then as an emotional and visceral issue.
What Kind of God Doesn't Prevent Suffering?
Michael Ots asks three questions about suffering: 1. Why is there suffering? 2. What, if anything, has God done about it? 3. What will…
Why Natural Disasters?
2011 Earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan... 2011 Earthquakes in New Zealand... 2011 Flooding in Queensland, Australia... 2010 Earthquake in…
The Biggest Question: 1. Personal Stories
Part 1 of a video series examining why God allows suffering gives the personal stories of the contributors.
The Biggest Question: 2. Possible Answers
Part 2 of a video series examining why God allows suffering suggests possible answers that can be offered.