When I’m in the middle of suffering, every single time in my life a Christian has shared with me words like, “Well, God has a plan for everything, and this will work out for your good”… I’ve wanted to punch them in the face. I don’t want, and certainly don’t need, you telling me this. … Continue reading Suffering and Sacred Space
Category: Suffering
THE PROBLEM OF EVIL & SUFFERING
Let’s talk about evil, suffering, and questioning God. As the philosopher David Hume said: “Is [God] willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then is he impotent? Is he able, but not willing? Then is he malevolent? Is he both able and willing? Whence then is evil?” Here are gut feelings I’ve had, and occasionally … Continue reading THE PROBLEM OF EVIL & SUFFERING