Christianity and the Problem of Evil, Part 2

Christianity and the Problem of Evil, Part 2

From Anglican Church of the Incarnation - Richmond, Virginia by Church of the Incarnation, Richmond, Virginia

May 3, 2026 · 41 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the broader assumptions shaping modern debates about evil and God's existence, reflecting on Christian beliefs and their implications for understanding suffering.

In this second session, our discussion turns from individual philosophical arguments to the broader assumptions that shape modern debates about evil and God’s existence. Drawing on Scripture and the Christian tradition, we reflect on themes such as the Fall, original sin, eternal life, and the nature of human dependence upon God. Rather than attempting to explain away suffering, Dr. McDaniel encourages us to consider how Christian belief reframes the meaning and context of evil itself. We also explore why Christians need not surrender our own theological commitments when engaging with intellectual challenges raised from a perspective of secular modernity. Church of the Incarnation is an Anglican (ACNA) parish in western Henrico, Virginia, committed to: Biblical teaching for both head and heart, Spiritual formation through liturgy and sacrament, and A shared life of prayer and discipleship for all ages Learn more: https://incarnationrichmond.org

Topics covered

  • problem of evil
  • Christianity
  • philosophical arguments
  • Scripture
  • original sin
  • human dependence on God
  • theological commitments

Keywords

  • evil
  • God
  • Christian belief
  • suffering
  • theology
  • modernity
  • original sin
  • eternal life

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Church of the Incarnation

Places: Virginia, Henrico

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