

When God Seems Silent: Collin Hansen on the Problem of Evil
11 snips Mar 4, 2025
Collin Hansen, author of "Where Is God in a World With So Much Evil?", discusses the complex issue of divine silence amidst human suffering. Drawing on European history and significant events like the Holocaust, he explores how morality has shifted since World War II, raising concerns about the comparisons people make to historical figures like Hitler. Hansen emphasizes the importance of lament and the role of silence in faith, illustrating how grappling with suffering can deepen our engagement with God.
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Shifting Morality
- Post-World War II, morality shifted from trying to be like Jesus to not being as bad as Hitler.
- This new standard allows self-justification and demonizes enemies, hindering true moral growth.
Putin's Justification
- Putin uses the "I'm not Hitler" argument to justify invading Ukraine, a Nazi-like act.
- This demonstrates the danger of relative morality and the need for an absolute standard.
Internalizing Evil
- Solzhenitsyn's insight: good and evil reside within every human heart.
- This challenges the tendency to categorize people as simply good or bad.