Series: DOES GOD EXIST?
Episode 10: Can Evil and Suffering Really Cancel Out God? (Part 1)
If God is real, why is there so much pain and suffering in the world? This is a question that people have wrestled with for centuries, especially when facing personal struggles or witnessing tragedy and injustice. If God is all-powerful and all-loving, shouldn’t He be able to stop bad things from happening? This episode tackles this age-old question head-on, exploring different perspectives on the problem of evil.
We’ll examine the argument that if God truly existed, suffering wouldn’t exist, and therefore, God must not be real. We’ll dive into the idea of free will and how our choices, both good and bad, contribute to the world’s current state. We’ll also discuss how God might allow suffering for reasons we can’t fully understand, perhaps as opportunities for growth or for a greater purpose that we can’t yet see.
We’ll explore what the Bible has to say about suffering, drawing insights from stories like Job, who lost everything, and Joseph, who was betrayed by his own brothers but ultimately used by God for good. This episode doesn’t shy away from the hard questions but ultimately offers a message of hope, reminding us that even in the midst of pain, God is with us, and He has a plan for our lives.
Join us as we explore the complex relationship between faith, suffering, and the existence of God.