Published on Aug 18, 2014
Isn't human suffering proof that a just, all-powerful God must not exist? On the contrary, says Boston College Professor of Philosophy Peter Kreeft. How can "suffering" exist without an objective standard against which to judge it? Absent a standard, there is no justice. If there is no justice, there is no injustice. And if there is no injustice, there is no suffering. On the other hand, if justice exists, God exists. In five minutes, learn more.
I actually enjoyed watching the video and what it was talking about. I personally have thought about that a lot throughout my life. I do not think that one can be punsihed by God for not following/ "obeying" him. What I do believe in a lot is Karma. I solemnly think that if you do something knowing that it is not right, especially if it takes a burden on someone else, it will hunt you back and you will end up paying for it sooner or later.
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This is the topic that drew me away from religion, when I was younger I couldn't wrap my head around how if god were to have created us all and knew our actions, why he would allow for his children to starve. I couldn't understand how he could punish them for stealing when they would die without the food. This is such a complex topic that really interests me.
ReplyDeleteSuffering is an instinct or instance that usually comes after the occurrence of a certain event. Suffering may be looked at as bad or good, but it always brings out an outcome that is necessary. Being raised in a Chirstian home, suffering exemplified the existence of God. I believe suffering is necessary in order to gain knowledge, growth, and experience through life to gain essential information that is beneficial through life.
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This video was very informative. I actually did not know that suffering was categorized based on their causes. It was interesting to hear about the argument that was proposed about the idea of suffering.
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