EPISODE · Feb 9, 2024 · 21 MIN
Does The Problem Of Teleological Suffering And Evil Refute Christianity?
from The Analytical Preacher - Bible Discussions For The Modern World · host Andy
Many atheist claim the problem of teleological suffering and evil is a slam dunk against the existence of a loving God. If an animal unintentionally evolved to where it must infect, eat the eyes of or kill a human host to reproduce, then that is just part of the world we have to live with. But if a "god" intentionally created such parasites and the suffering they cause, he either isn't much of a god or certainly isn't a very nice one, they say. Christian and atheist philosophers have gone round after round on this issue, essentially drawing to a stalemate. But how does the Bible address such questions? In this podcast, we study the scriptures for exactly that answer.
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Many atheist claim the problem of teleological suffering and evil is a slam dunk against the existence of a loving God. If an animal unintentionally evolved to where it must infect, eat the eyes of or kill a human host to reproduce, then that is just part of the world we have to live with. But if a "god" intentionally created such parasites and the suffering they cause, he either isn't much of a god or certainly isn't a very nice one, they say. Christian and atheist philosop...
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