Problem of Evil
Evil, Suffering, and the Evidence for God
Evil, Suffering and Evidence for God On November 13, 2015, coordinated terrorist attacks rocked Paris, France: A shooting rampage, explosions, and a mass hostage-taking that left over 100 people dead and over 300 more badly injured; people who went out to see a band, a soccer game, grab a bite to eat or just enjoy the evening. The Islamic State claimed responsibility […]
Atheism and Evil in the Name of God
Evil in the Name of God I recently saw an animated short created by an atheist on YouTube. In this video, a bunch of theists were trying to tell an atheist about God. But then the theists began to threaten each other with weapons and argue over whose religion was right! Not surprisingly, the atheist character came […]
What Everyone Should Know About The Problem of Evil
The Problem of Evil Over the past couple of years, I've heard from hundreds of high school and college students who say that the number one challenge to the existence of God is the evil and suffering we see in the world. But how well does the problem of evil really argue for the atheist conclusion? Does […]
Can God and Evil Co-Exist? - Radio Interview
Evil, Suffering, and the Evidence for God On this episode of U2 Have Hope, Carrie Cooper talks with me about the question "Can God and Evil Co-exist?" But this isn't just a philosophical thing for Carrie. For years, she suffered with a debilitating disease, struggling with pain, isolation and depression. But after several years, her health improved and […]
America After 9/11: Is Religion Evil?
Attitude Adjustment How did 9/11 change America's attitude toward religion? An interesting post on CNN's Belief Blog says: "Before 9/11, many atheists kept a low profile. Something changed, though, after 9/11. They got loud... Criticism of all religion, not just fanatical cults, was no longer taboo after 9/11." Around the 10-year anniversary of 9/11, American Atheists hit […]