In the face of evil and suffering, many people question God’s goodness. Even faithful Christians may struggle to see God’s justice when they experience the heartache, pain, and tragedies of our broken world. Why does God seem to remain silent when we need him the most?
In this talk from TGC25, Collin Hansen considers God’s character by exploring the stories of Job, Jesus, and the Jewish people during the horrific events of the Holocaust.
In This Episode
00:00 – Introduction and speaker background
02:03 – Personal and historical context of evil
10:15 – The “problem of evil” and historical perspectives
10:33 – Blaming the victims and the silence of God
20:19 – The role of God and the problem of evil
30:54 – Scriptural perspectives on evil and suffering
34:23 – Conclusion and final thoughts
Resources Mentioned:
Where Is God in a World with So Much Evil? by Collin Hansen
Life and Fate by Vasily Grossman
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