SharonDirckx
Broken Planet: If There's a God, Then Why Are There Natural Disasters and Diseases?
Broken Planet: If There's a God, Then Why Are There Natural Disasters and Diseases?
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Dr. Sharon Dirckx blends argument, science, and first-person narrative to make a case for a God of love that allows natural disasters. She addresses topics such as why there is suffering in the world, if natural disasters are God's judgement, and if my illness is a punishment from God. The book encourages readers that belief in such a God is not as unreasonable as it may seem and that it may be where God is revealed most profoundly.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2023
Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press
In her book "Broken Planet," Dr. Sharon Dirckx, a scientist and apologist, presents a measured and thoughtful argument for the existence of a God of love that permits natural disasters. The question of suffering poses a significant challenge to the Christian faith, and believers often resort to the free-will defense to explain why there is suffering in the world. However, this defense fails to account for the devastating effects of such events as children dying of cancer, earthquakes, tsunamis, and pandemics. Dr. Dirckx combines argument, science, and first-person narrative to weave answers to real questions with compassion and empathy, while also acknowledging the element of mystery that we will always live with on Earth.
She addresses topics such as: If God exists, why would he create a world with earthquakes and tsunamis? Why is there so much suffering in natural disasters? Are natural disasters God's judgment? Is my illness a punishment from God? What kind of God would allow natural disasters and diseases?
For those who have struggled to reconcile the idea of a loving God with the pain in our world, this book offers encouragement 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. Dr. Dirckx's book provides a valuable perspective on the issue of suffering and offers hope and solace to those who are seeking answers.
Weight: 224g
Dimension: 214 x 136 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789740929
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