Here are some good explanations that I have found to explain the pain and suffering that are in the world.
ChristianAnswers.net: Why Does God Allow Innocent People to Suffer?
CERC: Based on C.S. Lewis' The Problem of Pain
Zacharias, Ravi: Problem of Evil
Keller, Tim: The Problem of Evil and Suffering, Part 1
The Problem of Evil and Suffering, Part 2
The Problem of Evil and Suffering, Part 3
The Problem of Evil and Suffering, Part 4
Koukle, Greg: Why Does God Allow Evil and Suffering?
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Reflection on Doubt
"I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!" Mark 9:24 NIV
What a relief that Jesus didn't turn away from this man...this father.
We talked tonight about doubts/questions that we have with our faith. Some of the questions that arose were:
Also, if you have other resources that you would like to bring to our attention, please comment and list them.
If you are uncomfortable sharing your questions/comments publicly, I have set this blog to allow anonymous posts but I will moderate all comments to make sure that our conversation stays appropriate and respectful. After all, this is a public blog and others may be curious to see what we are discussing. You can also email me directly if you would like me to find research to address a specific question/topic anonymously.
What a relief that Jesus didn't turn away from this man...this father.
We talked tonight about doubts/questions that we have with our faith. Some of the questions that arose were:
- Why does God allow so much pain and suffering?
- What about the "type" of baptism that I had?
- Why doesn't God answer my prayers?
- How do I know that I'm saved? I don't always have confidence in my salvation.
Also, if you have other resources that you would like to bring to our attention, please comment and list them.
If you are uncomfortable sharing your questions/comments publicly, I have set this blog to allow anonymous posts but I will moderate all comments to make sure that our conversation stays appropriate and respectful. After all, this is a public blog and others may be curious to see what we are discussing. You can also email me directly if you would like me to find research to address a specific question/topic anonymously.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Introduction
According to Wikipedia, Christian Apologetics is defined as a field of Christian theology that aims to present a rational basis for the Christian faith, defend the faith against objections, and expose the perceived flaws of other world views.
This field has grabbed my attention over the last year and led me on a journey to explore my faith, my beliefs, and even my doubts. As one friend put it, God gave you a mind and expects you to use it.
This blog is intended to be a discussion venue for my current Midweek Manna class: Defending Your Faith. Please feel free to ask questions, provide your own insights and perceptions, and browse for resources.
I will continue to check it regularly and post resources for our continued growth.
This field has grabbed my attention over the last year and led me on a journey to explore my faith, my beliefs, and even my doubts. As one friend put it, God gave you a mind and expects you to use it.
This blog is intended to be a discussion venue for my current Midweek Manna class: Defending Your Faith. Please feel free to ask questions, provide your own insights and perceptions, and browse for resources.
I will continue to check it regularly and post resources for our continued growth.
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