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#108 Michael Lloyd: Why did God create wasps?
Jun 11, 2024
Michael Lloyd, author of Cafe Theology, discusses the reasons behind God creating creatures like wasps and the problem of suffering. The podcast explores God's power, human free will, theological perspectives on evil, and practical ways to respond to doubt and suffering.
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- God respects human autonomy and works through decisions, allowing for mistakes and genuine love.
- Suffering is not inherent in God's plan but a consequence of free will, instilling hope for change.
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Understanding God's Relationship with Evil and Suffering
God's connection to suffering is explored, debunking the assumption that God engineers bad events. It is highlighted that God allows individuals to make choices freely as forcing obedience would negate genuine love. Despite omnipotence, God respects human autonomy and works through decisions, emphasizing a loving nature that allows for mistakes.
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