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"If there is a God in this world, why is there evil and suffering?"

Quite a few times I've heard and read over in social media the challenge posted by agnostic/atheist relatives and friends against us Christian counterparts the common objection "If there is a God, why is there evil and suffering?" or something to this effect. And therefore conclude that there is no God, and to believe in such supernatural being is irrational and illogical. Many also have their faith shaken because of this and have turned away from God altogether to join atheists and embrace its worldview instead. Recommended Book. Visit Amazon https://amzn.to/3o8Cu5V As Christians, we understand where they are coming from and share in their sentiment as well, as nobody--whether you are a believer or not--are exempted from evil and suffering in this world. There are already multiple apologetics concerning this topic you may easily find in books and online that have philosophically and theologically answer probably and arguably the most difficult theological ...

On the Book about St. Augustine Answers 101 Questions on Prayer

THIS BOOK with a straight-forward title caught my eye right away when I saw it in our church's little book corner weeks ago. Because, you know, if you put together St. Augustine + his answers to questions + in a Q&A format that's readable and + the questions are of the classics such as "How do I know God hears my prayers?" or "Why must I ask for things God already knows I need?" etc., you can bet this is going to be a keeper. So far after a month of on and off reading (jumpin g from one book to another), I'm at around #63, some Q&A are not as breezy reading as I thought it would be and may require some repeat reading to comprehensively get the rich theology and philosophy of this old man. Especially when you are no theologian or philosopher and most especially to be reading the works of, many considered, the Grand Daddy of theology, the Theologian of theologians (alongside St. Thomas Aquinas). Yet knowing who St. Augustine a b...