Dialogue on Good, Evil, and the Existence of God
Title | Dialogue on Good, Evil, and the Existence of God PDF eBook |
Author | John Perry |
Publisher | Hackett Publishing |
Pages | 98 |
Release | 1999-09-15 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 1603846875 |
John Perry--author of the acclaimed Dialogue on Personal Identity and Immortality (Hackett Publishing Co., 1978)--revisits Gretchen Weirob in this lively and absorbing dialogue on good, evil, and the existence of God. In the early part of the work, Gretchen and her friends consider whether evil provides a problem for those who believe in the perfection of God. As the discussion continues they consider the nature of human evil—whether, for example, fully rational actions can be intentionally evil. Recurring themes are the distinction between natural evil and evil done by free agents, and the problems the Holocaust and other cases of genocide pose for conceptions of the universe as a basically good place, or humans as basically good beings. Once again, Perry’s ability to get at the heart of matters combines with his exemplary skill at writing the dialogue form. An ideal volume for introducing students to the subtleties and intricacies of philosophical discussion.
The Problem of Evil
Title | The Problem of Evil PDF eBook |
Author | Nick Trakakis |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 244 |
Release | 2018 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 019882162X |
Eight leading philosophers of religion debate 'the problem of evil' - the problem of reconciling the existence of a perfectly good and loving God with the existence of sin and suffering in the world. Their dialogues explore a range of imaginative and innovative approaches to the nature of divinity and its relationship to evil.
Give Me an Answer
Title | Give Me an Answer PDF eBook |
Author | Cliffe Knechtle |
Publisher | InterVarsity Press |
Pages | 172 |
Release | 1986-03-31 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780877845690 |
Cliffe Knechtle offers clear, reasoned and compassionate responses to the tough questions skeptics ask.
Between Faith and Doubt
Title | Between Faith and Doubt PDF eBook |
Author | J. Hick |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 184 |
Release | 2010-04-09 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 023027532X |
This short book is a lively dialogue between a religious believer and a skeptic. It covers all the main issues including different ideas of God, the good and bad in religion, religious experience and neuroscience, pain and suffering, death and life after death, and includes interesting autobiographical revelations.
Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion
Title | Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion PDF eBook |
Author | David Hume |
Publisher | |
Pages | 274 |
Release | 1779 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN |
Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion is a philosophical work written by the Scottish philosopher David Hume. Through dialogue, three fictional characters named Demea, Philo, and Cleanthes debate the nature of God's existence. While all three agree that a god exists, they differ sharply in opinion on God's nature or attributes and how, or if, humankind can come to knowledge of a deity. In the Dialogues, Hume's characters debate a number of arguments for the existence of God, and arguments whose proponents believe through which we may come to know the nature of God. Such topics debated include the argument from design - for which Hume uses a house - and whether there is more suffering or good in the world (Argument from evil)
If God, Why Evil?
Title | If God, Why Evil? PDF eBook |
Author | Norman L. Geisler |
Publisher | Baker Books |
Pages | 175 |
Release | 2011-02-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1441214658 |
Bestselling author and apologist takes on one of the most difficult questions Christians face. How can an omnipotent, loving God preside over a world filled with evil and suffering? The author's approach is concise, systematic, and clearly communicated, just what Geisler fans have grown to expect. In addition to relying on time-tested solutions to the problem of evil, the author also presents a compelling new way to think about this puzzle.
Why Does God Allow Evil?
Title | Why Does God Allow Evil? PDF eBook |
Author | Clay Jones |
Publisher | Harvest House Publishers |
Pages | 274 |
Release | 2017-08-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0736970444 |
"If you are looking for one book to make sense of the problem of evil, this book is for you." Sean McDowell Grasping This Truth Will Change Your View of God Forever If God is good and all-powerful, why doesn't He put a stop to the evil in this world? Christians and non-Christians alike struggle with the concept of a loving God who allows widespread suffering in this life and never-ending punishment in hell. We wrestle with questions such as... Why do bad things happen to good people? Why should we have to pay for Adam's sin? How can eternal judgment be fair? But what if the real problem doesn't start with God...but with us? Clay Jones, an associate professor of Christian apologetics at Biola University, examines what Scripture truly says about the nature of evil and why God allows it. Along the way, he'll help you discover the contrasting abundance of God's grace, the overwhelming joy of heaven, and the extraordinary destiny of believers.