Would a Good God Allow Suffering?

Engage with the debate about whether the suffering in the world shows that a loving God cannot exist. What can we say concerning natural evil such as tsunamis and earthquakes? Why doesn't God prevent people from doing evil things? Are there any possible reasons that such a God might allow suffering to continue?

Mother consoles daughter after rocket attack

The Biggest Question: 4. The Suffering of Children

Multiple Speakers

Part 4 of a video series examining why God allows suffering looks at "the hardest question", the suffering of children.

Why Does God Allow Pain and Suffering?

Justin Thacker

Four part video series on the problem of suffering.

The Biggest Question: 3. Personal Responses to Suffering

Multiple Speakers

Part 3 of a video series examining why God allows suffering describes some personal responses to suffering.

What Kind of God Doesn't Prevent Suffering?

Michael Ots

Michael Ots asks three questions about suffering: 1. Why is there suffering? 2. What, if anything, has God done about it? 3. What will…

Why Does God Allow Suffering and Evil?

Andrew Wilson

This is the first of two talks given by Andrew Wilson at Grace Church, Chichester. He uses five stories from the Bible to illustrate his…

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