Food Trucks in Babylon The Problem of Evil with Gerry Breshears
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Sep 6, 2023 Gerry Breshears, professor of theology at Western Seminary, discusses the problem of evil. He explores Christian responses and highlights the importance of focusing on the incarnation. The podcast explores different types of suffering, the question of God's involvement, and the challenge of promoting goodness in the face of evil.
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Problem of Evil for Believers
- The problem of evil is only a problem for those who believe in a good, powerful, and providentially involved God.
- Naturalists, who believe in survival of the fittest, don't have a problem of evil, but rather a problem of good.
Loss of a Baby
- Gerry Breshears shares the story of friends who lost a baby during childbirth, highlighting the intense pain of seemingly pointless suffering.
- This anecdote emphasizes the emotional impact of such events, where pain feels more real than God's presence.
Calvinist vs. Arminian Approaches to Evil
- Calvinists believe God ordains evil for His greater glory and our ultimate good, while Arminians believe God allows evil for free will and loving relationships.
- Both perspectives acknowledge a greater good but differ on God's role in the presence of evil.