Godsplaining Why Does Bad Stuff Happen to Good People?
Jun 5, 2025
Delve into the age-old question of why bad things happen to good people. Discover the intriguing relationship between free will and suffering, and how it shapes human experience. Explore the idea that evil arises not from divine intent but from our choices. The discussion bridges theology with everyday struggles, offering hope and insights into God's empathy amidst pain. Listeners are encouraged to trust in divine mercy, finding spiritual growth even during life's toughest moments.
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God Permits Evil, Does Not Cause It
- God does not directly cause evil but permits it due to human free will.
- He enters into our suffering with us, sharing our pain and joys as a loving Father.
Evil Is Privation of Good
- Evil is the absence or privation of good, not an independent force.
- Good exists on its own; evil is like a parasite depending on good.
Goodness as Harmony, Evil as Discord
- The goodness of God is like harmony, and evil arises as disharmony.
- Free will causes discord by moving away from original harmony.