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Broken Planet - If There's a God, Then Why Are There Natural Disasters and Diseases? (Paperback) Loot Price: R285
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Broken Planet - If There's a God, Then Why Are There Natural Disasters and Diseases? (Paperback): Sharon Dirckx

Broken Planet - If There's a God, Then Why Are There Natural Disasters and Diseases? (Paperback)

Sharon Dirckx

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In Broken Planet, Dr Sharon Dirckx, scientist and apologist, offers a measured and thoughtful case for how there could be a God of love that allows natural disasters. The question of suffering is one of the greatest hurdles to Christian faith. When believers respond to the question of why there is suffering in the world, they often turn to the free-will defence. This states that humans make choices for good or ill that can bring about suffering in the lives of others. However, that doesn't explain why children die of cancer, or why the latest earthquakes, tsunamis or pandemics have been so destructive. These seem to happen not because of our choices, but in spite of them. So how do we make sense of these events? Dr. Sharon Dirckx blends argument, science and first-person narrative in this unique book, weaving answers to real questions with compassion and empathy, while also acknowledging the element of mystery we will always live with while on earth. Dr Dirckx addresses topics such as: If God exists, why would he make a world with earthquakes and tsunamis? Why is there so much suffering in a natural disaster? Are natural disasters God's judgement? Is my illness a punishment from God? What kind of God would allow natural disasters and diseases? If you have ever struggled to reconcile the idea of a loving God with all the pain in our world, this book will encourage you that belief in such a God is not as unreasonable as it may seem. In fact, it may be where God is revealed most profoundly.

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Imprint: Inter-Varsity Press
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: 2023
Authors: Sharon Dirckx (Author)
Dimensions: 213 x 136 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 978-1-78974-092-9
Categories: Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Philosophy of religion > Nature & existence of God
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian life & practice > General
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian life & practice > General
Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > Philosophy of religion > Nature & existence of God
Books > Christianity > Christian life & practice
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LSN: 1-78974-092-4
Barcode: 9781789740929

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