The age-old question raised by horrific Bondi massacre |
The horrific tragedy at Bondi two weeks ago raises again one of the most significant challenges non-believers level at the three monotheistic faiths – the so-called question of theodicy.
That is, if God is all-powerful and all-good, how can he allow suffering, not only in large-scale events, but in every individual life?
The Bondi massacre has raised theological questions about evil – and elicited the finest human characteristics in the actions of those who responded. Credit: Janie Barrett
Fact is, there is no all-encompassing answer to this question, no simple truth. Christians offer many defences, but they all finally fall short, for the simple reason that God is infinite and we are not.
We cannot comprehend all his purposes........