The problem of evil is not only a classroom question; it is often a cry from the heart. This is where many conversations either open up or shut down.
It asks how evil and suffering can coexist with a God who is good and powerful.
The Question Beneath the Question
No single sentence resolves this. We need intellectual honesty and pastoral tenderness together.
Truth, Tears, and Defiant Hope
Christian faith faces evil seriously: moral agency is real, suffering is real, and so is the cross. Resurrection then gives reason to hope that evil is not final.
Handled carefully, this gives both confidence and compassion. It lets us tell the truth without becoming harsh, and it helps us stay human even when conversations are tense or deeply personal.
Where Theology Meets Real Life
If you are looking to take these truths from your head to your heart—especially as we navigate the heavy realities of pain, trauma, and trying to live faithfully in a broken world—I want to invite you to explore my book, Forgiveness. Together, we look closely at one of the most challenging yet profoundly restorative commands of Jesus, discovering how it is possible to find healing and hope even when it feels impossible.
