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The Problem of Pain
Book • 1940
In 'The Problem of Pain', C.S.
Lewis addresses the age-old question of how a good and all-powerful God can permit pain and suffering.
Lewis argues that human suffering is a consequence of the existence of evil and free will, and that God uses suffering as a tool to draw us nearer to Him. He categorizes pain as both physical and emotional, serving as a warning signal that alerts us to potential harm and compels us to make necessary changes.
Lewis also discusses the Fall of Man and how it led to chaos and disaster, emphasizing that God's goodness is not negated by suffering but rather evidenced through His merciful intervention.
The book concludes by reassuring that God's wisdom is infinitely superior to ours and that pain eventually leads us back to a loving relationship with our Creator.
Lewis addresses the age-old question of how a good and all-powerful God can permit pain and suffering.
Lewis argues that human suffering is a consequence of the existence of evil and free will, and that God uses suffering as a tool to draw us nearer to Him. He categorizes pain as both physical and emotional, serving as a warning signal that alerts us to potential harm and compels us to make necessary changes.
Lewis also discusses the Fall of Man and how it led to chaos and disaster, emphasizing that God's goodness is not negated by suffering but rather evidenced through His merciful intervention.
The book concludes by reassuring that God's wisdom is infinitely superior to ours and that pain eventually leads us back to a loving relationship with our Creator.
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Mentioned in 17 episodes
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Justin Brierley as an example of an author who masterfully combined rational apologetics with imaginative storytelling.
Justin Brierley as an example of an author who masterfully combined rational apologetics with imaginative storytelling.
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CNLP 713 | The Decline of the New Atheism: Justin Brierley on The Openness of Thinkers Like Jordan Peterson and How to Have Conversations With Spiritually Open People
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Matthew Syed when discussing the theme of suffering and meaning in spiritual and religious texts.
Matthew Syed when discussing the theme of suffering and meaning in spiritual and religious texts.
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68. Bliss in Suffering
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Mark Phillips and Eric Margrave when discussing the problem of pain and suffering, and how faith can be maintained in the face of adversity.
Mark Phillips and Eric Margrave when discussing the problem of pain and suffering, and how faith can be maintained in the face of adversity.
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CS Lewis’s Problem of Pain, with Eric Margrave
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John Ortberg while discussing the concept of pruning and God's work in our lives, referencing Lewis's perspective on pain and suffering.
John Ortberg while discussing the concept of pruning and God's work in our lives, referencing Lewis's perspective on pain and suffering.
20. Pruning! | John Ortberg
Mentioned by Ron Squire as the writer who states the problem of pain is not that good people suffer, but that some people do not.
Why God Let Me Fall off A Cliff—Purpose in The Pain | Ron Squire E0033
