ORT Shorts Ep. 269: God and the Pandemic
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May 20, 2025 Dr. Oord dives into a thought-provoking exploration of God through the lens of pandemics and historical suffering. He discusses how traditional views of divine love may fall short in times of crisis. The conversation challenges listeners to rethink the nature of God, advocating for a perspective that embraces both joy and sorrow in human experience. It's a compelling examination of faith and its relevance during challenging times.
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Rethinking God Amid Suffering
- Traditional views of God fail to address immense suffering such as pandemics and holocausts.
- We need to revise the concept of God to better reflect human experiences of pain and love.
Open to Revising Beliefs
- Recognize that natural disasters and pandemics challenge our current beliefs about God.
- Be open to revising spiritual beliefs to better address the realities of suffering and hope.
A Loving, Relational God
- God is best understood as loving and relational, influencing us towards good.
- God is not distant but deeply involved and affected by human pain.
