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Category Archives: The Problem of Evil
The Non-Solution of Free Will
Many Christians believe the reason there is evil in this world is because of “free will.” God didn’t want things this way — Adam & Eve disobeyed God by eating, and thus got us into the mess we’re in. God … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Christianity, God, The Problem of Evil
229 Comments
Illinois Pastor Shot to Death at Church
Fred Winters, the pastor of First Baptist Church of Maryville, IL, was shot to death during a morning service today. A 27-year-old gunman walked up to the pulpit, exchanged words with the pastor, and fired four shots. The gun jammed … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Morality, Religion, The Problem of Evil
405 Comments
Popular Pastor Encourages Child Suffering
A popular Christian pastor, John Piper, thinks spanking is okay. Actually, that’s a bit of an understatement. He’s really excited about spanking. He believes God makes us suffer, so we should imitate him and make our children suffer by spanking … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Fundamentalism, God, Parenting, The Problem of Evil
222 Comments
Australian Bushfires Blamed on Abortion
Pastor Danny Nalliah, of the aptly named “Catch the Fire Ministries” has blamed the Australian bushfires on abortion: He had a dream about raging fires on October 21 last year and that he woke with “a flash from the Spirit of God: … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Fundamentalism, The Problem of Evil
34 Comments
God Loves To Kill His Children
In the Bible, there are many massacres. Here’s just a partial list to give you an idea: God killed everyone except a few people in a global flood [estimated at 30 million] (Gen 6) Killed all the innocent firstborn of Egypt … Continue reading
Posted in Atheism, Bible, Christianity, Quotes, The Problem of Evil
445 Comments
Calvinism Is Bullshit
John Loftus says that Calvinism is bullshit, and I have no choice but to agree (and it is God’s will that I agree, according to Calvinism). I was a Calvinist for many years, so I should know.
Posted in Christianity, Links, The Problem of Evil
34 Comments
God smites worshipers, kills 7 and injures 50
In Sao Paulo, Brazil, seven people were killed and at least 50 injured after the ceiling of an evangelical church collapsed. These poor people were worshipping their God and he couldn’t even stop their roof from falling. It’s almost like he’s … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, God, Religion, The Problem of Evil
152 Comments
Interesting bio of the week
I am a real live sinful person who clings to the radical idea that God has been infinitely good to me through the bloody sacrifice of Jesus…. I thoroughly enjoy shooting firearms, watching Husker or Sox ball, and engaging in … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Fundamentalism, The Problem of Evil, Weird
77 Comments
Why didn't God let Hitler be assassinated?
Harry McCall asks a good question: There were 42 failed attempts to kill Hitler…. If there is a God seated on his Royal Throne in Heaven, why did he not let [one of them succeed]? Here are three possible answers: … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Morality, The Problem of Evil
82 Comments
