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?
Engage with the debate about whether the suffering in the world shows that a loving God cannot exist. What can we say concerning natural evil such as tsunamis and earthquakes? Why doesn't God prevent people from doing evil things? Are there any possible reasons that such a God might allow suffering to continue?
When there is so much evil and suffering all around us, how can we believe God is good?
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…
Helpful pointers for answering questions about the harsh reality of suffering.
Part 1 of a video series examining why God allows suffering gives the personal stories of the contributors.
Part 2 of a video series examining why God allows suffering suggests possible answers that can be offered.
Part 3 of a video series examining why God allows suffering describes some personal responses to suffering.
Part 4 of a video series examining why God allows suffering looks at "the hardest question", the suffering of children.
Examining the problem of suffering first as an intellectual question and then as an emotional and visceral issue.
We all know there's lots of suffering in the world. If there is a God why doesn't he do anything about it? Doesn't he care? Or is he…