Apologetic Theodicy: Why Is There So Much Suffering?
Apologetic Theodicy: Why Is There So Much Suffering?
By Bruce Atkinson
Special to Virtueonline
www.virtueonline.org
June 9, 2013
<>Introduction
Theodicy is that narrow area of theological study (within the larger field of apologetics) which seeks God's perspective on suffering and evil. Students of theodicy pursue answers to the following difficult questions: How can we reconcile our belief in a God who is omnipotent, righteous, and loving- with the reality of so much injustice and suffering in the world? The degree of visible misery is enough to stagger the imagination. What is so important about such suffering that God should allow it to continue? Its undeniable existence in the world has provided a common excuse for many people to not believe in God. Philosophers and theologians have argued interminably about this issue for millennia, even as early as the days of Job. Even for Christian believers, these questions have been troublesome and beg for a reasonable, scripture-based resolution. For people going through severe pain, bereavement, or other hardship, superficial platitudes do not suffice.
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By Bruce Atkinson
Special to Virtueonline
www.virtueonline.org
June 9, 2013
<>Introduction
Theodicy is that narrow area of theological study (within the larger field of apologetics) which seeks God's perspective on suffering and evil. Students of theodicy pursue answers to the following difficult questions: How can we reconcile our belief in a God who is omnipotent, righteous, and loving- with the reality of so much injustice and suffering in the world? The degree of visible misery is enough to stagger the imagination. What is so important about such suffering that God should allow it to continue? Its undeniable existence in the world has provided a common excuse for many people to not believe in God. Philosophers and theologians have argued interminably about this issue for millennia, even as early as the days of Job. Even for Christian believers, these questions have been troublesome and beg for a reasonable, scripture-based resolution. For people going through severe pain, bereavement, or other hardship, superficial platitudes do not suffice.Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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