Video from The Gospel Coalition
When God Seems Silent: Collin Hansen on the Problem of Evil [Gospelbound - Ep. 150]
"In this episode of 'Gospelbound', guest host Kendra Dahl interviews Collin Hansen about his new book, Where Is God in a World With So Much Evil? Collin shares how his background in European history and cultural apologetics shaped his approach to one of Christianity's hardest questions, particularly in light of historical tragedies like the Holocaust. They discuss the post-World War II shift in morality, the rise of Hitler as a moral standard, and how modern comparisons often lead to self-justification. Drawing from Job and the Psalms, Collin highlights the importance of presence, silence, and crying out to God amid suffering. 📝ON THIS VIDEO: 00:00 Collin Hansen's motivation for writing on evil 4:06 The historical and cultural context of evil 4:50 The moral revolution post-World War II 8:30 The problem of evil and modern morality 12:56 The role of cultural apologetics in addressing evil 22:30 Engaging with suffering and God's silence 26:17 Crying out to God in distress 30:31 The enduring presence of God 30:45 Reflections on the writing process" from the video introduction
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