The Thomistic Institute
The Goodness of God and the Evil in Our World: Aquinas on the Problem of Evil | Prof. Gloria Frost
May 14, 2024
Professor Gloria Frost, an expert on Aquinas, delves into the existence of evil and God's providence. She explores the philosophical debates on suffering, sin, free will, and the greater good, using real-life examples to illustrate the complex interplay between adversity, moral development, and divine intention.
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- God's goodness questioned due to coexistence with evil in the world.
- Aquinas views evil as a lack of good, contrasting modern interpretations.
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Suffering and the Existence of God
Suffering in the world has sparked discussions on how it relates to the existence of God. The podcast delves into the argument against God's existence based on the problem of evil. It questions how an all-knowing, all-powerful, and all-good God can coexist with the existence of evil, using examples like cancer or cerebral palsy to illustrate the dilemma.
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