Exploring the Problem of Evil

This chapter critically examines the concept of evil and suffering in the natural world, referencing Rowe's argument and poignant examples like a fawn caught in a wildfire. It discusses the implications of historical and moral atrocities to question the existence of a benevolent deity and delves into theodicy and common theistic responses to the problem of evil. The discussion culminates in exploring the theological impacts of Jesus' suffering and the evolving views on the afterlife, raising concerns about doctrines of salvation and the existence of hell.