Ask NT Wright Anything #210 The Problem of Evil and Suffering: questions with NT Wright (Replay)
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Mar 7, 2024 The podcast discusses the problem of evil and suffering, free will, and the possibility of another 'fall' in the new creation. It also addresses living as Christians in today's world, the intersection of faith and politics, and the value of embracing mystery in Christianity.
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Evil Challenges God's Goodness
- The problem of evil reveals that evil truly doesn't make sense if God is a good and wise creator.
- Attempting to rationalize evil as part of God's plan can lead to a dark and problematic conclusion about creation.
Free Will and Suffering Explored
- Free will means humans can choose love or evil, complicating why God allows suffering.
- Christianity links suffering and evil to a larger narrative of rescue and restoration, not just free will.
Jesus' Cross Breaks Evil's Power
- Jesus' death on the cross is a pivotal event where evil's power is confronted and broken.
- Christianity narrates evil's defeat historically rather than just philosophically, offering hope for justice.