I haven’t, I’ll check it out. Thanks for the recommendation. Geisler’s “If God, Why Evil?” theodicy is the strongest argumentation I’ve found so far. It incorporates the classical positions, but presents them carefully so that God’s permissive will and sovereignty are preserved without making Him the author of evil.
I don’t personally think the classical arguments are weak. I think they’re often just executed poorly, which is where God can end up sounding like the author of evil rather than sovereign over it.
Taken on its own, this article may read like a concludes with a “greater good” defense, but it’s meant to be part one of a follow-on that goes deeper. There’s only so much ground you can cover in a 4–6 minute read, which is why I end the two-part series by pointing readers to additional resources for those looking for a more thorough treatment.
Theodicy, unfortunately, isn’t something that can be grasped at a deep level in short form. I’ll definitely add that book to my library, it looks great reading the summary. Thanks again!
Absolutely! I believe God can work through evil to bring good.
Amazing explanations and imagery. I like the T-shirt analogy!
Thanks David! I really appreciate the kind words and feedback.
So Good!
I haven’t, I’ll check it out. Thanks for the recommendation. Geisler’s “If God, Why Evil?” theodicy is the strongest argumentation I’ve found so far. It incorporates the classical positions, but presents them carefully so that God’s permissive will and sovereignty are preserved without making Him the author of evil.
I don’t personally think the classical arguments are weak. I think they’re often just executed poorly, which is where God can end up sounding like the author of evil rather than sovereign over it.
Taken on its own, this article may read like a concludes with a “greater good” defense, but it’s meant to be part one of a follow-on that goes deeper. There’s only so much ground you can cover in a 4–6 minute read, which is why I end the two-part series by pointing readers to additional resources for those looking for a more thorough treatment.
Theodicy, unfortunately, isn’t something that can be grasped at a deep level in short form. I’ll definitely add that book to my library, it looks great reading the summary. Thanks again!