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Why is there suffering? (Part 1)

The Bible is very clear about why pain and suffering is a part of our existence.  Disease, disaster, and death occur in nature because of Adam and Eve’s fall.  When the first humans rebelled against God’s decree, they brought suffering into the human experience.  Genesis 3:17-19 says, “To Adam he said, ‘Because you listened to your wife [&hellip

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Does evil’s existence prove God’s?

On a philosophical level, the issue of evil can be used not to disprove God, but to “prove” Him.  Theodicy is the issue of God’s justice amid evil and suffering.  When put in question form it sounds like this: “If God exists, why is there evil?”  The assumption is that since there’s evil, God doesn’t exist; [&hellip

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When bad things happen

Let’s continue this series on suffering on the philosophical level.  It’s necessary on an intellectual level, but these words are not for grieving people at a funeral.  Ministering with those who are hurting will be addressed later. When philosophically addressing the issue of theodicy–the issue of God’s justice amid evil and suffering–another question often comes up: “Why [&hellip

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