Sin and the Problem of Evil and Suffering
Chris Hefner
Philosophical Options
There is no god who is all powerful
There is no god who is completely good. Good and evil are in tension
Evil is an illusion
The Bible is a theology book with theological propositions that do tangentially address philosophical questions like the problem of evil
The Bible teaches that the fall of man explains evil and suffering in all forms and regarding all relationships (Genesis 3; Romans 8)
The Bible teaches that God was not surprised by our sin and is still sovereign over sin (Genesis 50; Job)
The Bible teaches that while sin and suffering are very real, they are not permanent nor ultimate (Romans 8)
Takeaways:
Reflect on the importance of a biblical worldview that explains suffering and evil resulting from the fall
If the reality of sin and suffering provide a philosophical argument against Christianity, then good and morality provide a philosophical argument for Christianity
Meaning can only come from a sovereign God who is the solution to evil and suffering
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