Moral Maze
Why does God allow natural disasters to happen?
Feb 16, 2023
Exploring why God allows natural disasters and the role of religion. Reconciling God and natural disasters. The concept of omnipotence in Christianity. The distinction between organized religion and faith in God. The role of faith and humanism in response to suffering. Discomfort and tension of believers, unsatisfactory responses, and the utility of religion. Exploring the relationship between suffering and religion.
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- The podcast explores the moral conundrum of reconciling suffering with the belief in a benevolent and all-powerful God.
- The role of faith in providing comfort and solace in the midst of tragedy and suffering is examined.
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The Question of God's Existence and Suffering
The podcast episode explores the question of why God allows suffering in the world. Islamic perspective suggests that the concept of God's wisdom might provide some understanding, but acknowledging the limits of human understanding in relation to specific tragedies. The panel discusses the difficulty of reconciling suffering with the belief in a benevolent and all-powerful God. The role of faith in providing meaning and hope amidst suffering is also examined. The atheist perspective argues that suffering challenges the belief in a benign divinity. The utility of religion is debated, with discussions on whether it makes societies better or individuals more virtuous.
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