This chapter delves into postmodernism and pantheism as philosophical responses to the problem of evil, discussing their limitations and flaws in providing meaningful answers and guidance. It investigates how pantheism's belief in divine everything, including evil, and the concept of karma can be deemed cruel, ultimately exploring the inadequacies of these perspectives in addressing the problem of evil.
German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said that there’s an old illusion, and “it is called good and evil.” Throughout the ages, people have either thrown out the idea of evil, like Nietzsche, or attempted to rationalize it with their belief system. So, if everyone in some way gives an account for real evil and suffering in the world, what do Christians have to say about it? In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland tackle the historical reasons for evil and suffering and what resources we have, as believers, to face this fallen world.