A Merry-Go-Round Causes Evil
Sometimes Facebook rants make good discussion starters… “If God created men, women, all creatures, and the universe in six freaking days, why is He so powerless to change the horrible things that happen on earth? He’s freaking God!!! With a wave of hand, He should be able to end all this evil. I have to […]
A Bodiless God Can’t Prevent Evil
In my recent writing, I have argued that God’s love is uncontrolling. Consequently, God can’t prevent evil by controlling others. I’ve also been saying that we should embrace the idea that God is a universal Spirit without a localized body. Embracing this idea is crucial too.
The Most Neglected Issue in Explanations of Evil
In my current book, I offer a model of providence I call “Essential Kenosis.” One of my main arguments is that this model gives a plausible reason why a loving and powerful God fails to prevent genuine evil. One aspect of my argument, however, addresses what we might call God’s “constitution.” I find this aspect neglected more than any other by those who address the problem of evil.