The problem of suffering has always been a massive problem for most theists. John Loftus wrote a book about and now has an essay condensed from the book on Internet Infidels.I recommend following John's blog since it always has something great on it. https://www.debunking-christianity.com/2024/03/my-paper-on-god-and-horrendous.htmlA direct link to the paper: https://infidels.org/kiosk/article/god-and-horrendous-suffering/
Tag: problem of suffering
No So Polite Conversation – a “new” failed theodicy
I've found a supposedly new and typically bad theodicy. This is "participation theodicy" by John Buck. I've snagged a copy of it here. the abstract: " Why does God allow gratuitous suffering to occur? In this paper, the author puts forward a variation on the greater good theodicy, which rather than suggesting that every evil … Continue reading No So Polite Conversation – a “new” failed theodicy
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation: the problem of suffering and how a Christian excuses his god
A fellow who I’ve crossed swords with before has listed 7 reasons why his god, one of the versions of the Christian one, isn’t a bastard for allowing suffering in this world. I asked him about how heaven fits into all of this and it quickly became an excuse fest that this god “could” create … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation: the problem of suffering and how a Christian excuses his god
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