The Thomistic Institute
Common Mistakes about God and Suffering | Prof. Robert Koons
Oct 17, 2020
Philosophy professor Prof. Robert Koons discusses common misconceptions about God and suffering, emphasizing God's value of individual beings over global happiness. He explores the reasons behind imperfection in creation, the infinite nature of God, the role of prayer, and the partnership between humans and God in combating suffering. The podcast also delves into suffering as a means of cooperating with God, demonstrating love, and addressing the problem of evil to understand the relationship between God's love, human suffering, and redemption.
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- God's goodness is not about minimizing pain but caring for individual creatures' well-being.
- Divine interventions occur for revelatory purposes, not just to prevent suffering.
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The Nature of God's Goodness
God's goodness is not based on maximizing happiness and minimizing pain, as in utilitarianism. The Christian perspective views God as a God of love who cares for individual creatures, not just total happiness in the world. The misconception of God being a happiness maximizer leads to false assumptions about His nature.
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