Why Do People Suffer? Key Question: How can a good God allow evil? Key Thought: Theodicy - God under judgment. Four ways that religion deceives people about God: Pantheism, Dualism, Naturalism, Deism
God and Evil
The Nature of Evil Argument: God is the author of everything. Evil is something; therefore, God is the originator of evil. I cannot worship a God who is evil.
The Originator of Evil Argument: A perfect God would not allow evil. Evil was committed; therefore, God is not perfect.
The Purpose of Evil Argument: There is no good purpose for evil. There must be a purpose for everything; therefore, there cannot be a God. Answer: What does pain do for us? 1. Pain keeps us from greater pain. 2. Pain can create a greater good. 3. Pain can be used to defeat evil – The Cross.
The Persistence of Evil Argument: God can't be all powerful if He can't get rid of evil.
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Rick Baldwin began his ministry at Wildwood Baptist Church on Sunday, March 6, 2005. He has a passionate love for God and people, and is a powerful communicator of the Word of God. Pastor Rick received his Bachelor of Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary in 1981. He accepted his...
