How could a loving God possibly allow so much suffering?
Examining the problem of suffering first as an intellectual question and then as an emotional and visceral issue.
Further links: How can God allow suffering?
Links to further resources to follow up on the bethinking booklet which asks 'How can God allow suffering?'
Powerless and Uncaring: A loving God & so much suffering?
We all know there's lots of suffering in the world. If there is a God why doesn't he do anything about it? Doesn't he care? Or is he…
William Lane Craig Debates A.C. Grayling on Suffering
Bill Craig and A.C. Grayling debate the problem of suffering in the light of tsunamis, on Justin Brierley's 'Unbelievable?' radio programme.
Apologetics in 3D
Apologetics is often seen as an 'intellectual' activity, remote from everyday life. Peter S. Williams proposes a more holistic view.
Don't Forget About the Baby
At one time, every parent and child knew all about Nativity plays. Many will have memories and photographs of tea-towel-adorned shepherds,…
If Love Wins, What is Lost? A Response to Rob Bell
Bell on Heaven and Hell
The One Big Question: the God of love in a world of suffering
"For as long as I can remember, suffering has been the major block to belief," says Bishop Michael Baughen. He speaks here about his new…
What Kind of God Doesn't Prevent Suffering?
Michael Ots asks three questions about suffering: 1. Why is there suffering? 2. What, if anything, has God done about it? 3. What will…