I just received some difficult news in regards to a good friend. In discussion we were reminded that as I recently stated on Twitter:
Sometimes one has to dig deeper than typical evangelical answers...
PhD Edit
Theodicy and Practical Theology, The University of Wales, Trinity Saint David (2010).
Real suffering should not be denied for the sake of any theological system, as the logical and reasonable nature of a good theodicy does not take away the seriousness of suffering. Real suffering provides opportunity for pastoral counseling and theology.
Only God alone can ultimately free his creation from suffering. Although human beings can somewhat minimize the suffering of others in many cases. But a theodicy may explain to some degree, how God works within his creation that contains evil and suffering.
Romans 8:28-30
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
28 And we know that [a]God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. 29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; 30 and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.
THE NEW AMERICAN STANDARD VERSION BIBLE (1984) Iowa Falls, Iowa, World Bible Publishers.
