Problem of EvilAnimal Death Before the Fall: What Does the Bible Say?
1/1/2001 Did animals experience death before the Fall, that is, before Adam and Eve transgressed the creation covenant by eating the forbidden fruit? As one whose training lies in the area of biblical interpretation and theology, I am not qualified to speak on the scientific aspects of this question - although I will state at the outset that I find the empirical evidence for an old earth and universe to be compelling, if not incontrovertible. "Evil" Argues for "Good"
by Krista Kay Bontrager How can someone imagine what "evil" is if there is no real "good" to measure it against? In the last issue of Connections, I began to address this familiar objection to the Christian faith: How does the Christian account for the existence of "natural evil" (the tragedy of destruction and death such as hurricanes and earthquakes cause) in a universe supposedly created by an all-loving, all-powerful God? Biospheres Deemed Failures
7/1/2001 Two tests of space travelers’ ability to support themselves independent of Earth have taken place in the Arizona desert (see www.bio2.edu). In 1991 a team of eight adults were sealed inside a 3.15-acre “capsule” for a two-year stint. Black Holes, Singularities, and Wormholes
4/1/2001 Two tests of space travelers’ ability to support themselves independent of Earth have taken place in the Arizona desert (see www.bio2.edu). In 1991 a team of eight adults were sealed inside a 3.15-acre “capsule” for a two-year stint. Creature Mortality: From Creation Or The Fall?
1/1/2002 A popular doctrine is that animals did not die before the fall of man. This doctrine may be termed original animal immortality. It is presently held among many evangelicals, particularly the group termed young-earth creationists. Its adherents include venerable interpreters from the past. It is presented by adherents as a Biblical doctrine, based on an interpretive scheme built on Genesis, Isaiah, Romans and other books of Scripture. God's Mercy in Death
by Hugh Ross, Ph.D. God judges people in two categories: 1) the righteous (those submitted to God—all evil deeds are erased and forgotten and their reward is based on good deeds alone; 2) the wicked (those who are rebellious—all good deeds are erased and forgotten and their punishment is based on evil deeds alone. God’s Plan for Humanity—Paradise Restored or Paradise Replaced?
By Hugh Ross and Mick Ukleja Christians argue and divide over many issues, from core issues such as the doctrine of free will to peripheral issues such as the age of the Earth. Ironically, some of the least weighty questions draw the most vigorous public debate while the more important ones receive less attention. Good God, Cruel World
by Krista Kay Bontrager A recent letter to RTB asks a familiar question: “How do you explain events like natural disasters that cause mass destruction, millions of deaths, and indiscernible suffering throughout the entire history of the world?” In other words, how does a Christian account for “natural evil” (the awful effects of natural calamity) in a universe created by the all-loving, all-powerful God of the Bible?
How Can Yahweh Be Perfectly Good and Just and Yet Command Extermination?
Kenneth Richard Samples Natural Evil or Moral Evil
by Fazale R. Rana, Ph.D. Why does God allow bad things to happen? How can He if He is good and all-powerful? These questions identify the “problem of evil” that for many people represents a significant challenge to God’s existence—and to personal faith.1 Noah’s Flood: A Bird’s-Eye View
7/1/2002 Ms. Johnson smiles and settles her class for the week’s lesson. She opens the Bible on her lap and begins to read the story of Noah's flood. Her first-graders sit cross-legged on the floor, wiggling a little but listening quietly. Problem of Evil
By Ron Nash In the last installment of this series, I noted that the problem of evil is for most people the toughest question to deal with. I also pointed out the importance of breaking the problem of evil down into several smaller components. Testing Demonic Possession
by Dr. James C. Patterson II, MEDD, PhD –Shreveport, LA Chapter of RTB People who hold to a naturalistic worldview find the Christian concept of a Creator difficult enough. But when it comes to the dark world of demonic possession, supernaturalism can seem downright silly. Analysis of a recent patient (who lacked major clinical psychiatric illness, yet displayed bona fide symptoms consistent with demonic possession) provides a test for supernaturalism. The Physics of Sin
1/1/2002 "What difference does it make? As long as I'm not hurting anyone else, I should be able to live with my girlfriend." "I never loved my wife. Don't I deserve to be happy?" "I needed that money more than he did, so it's okay that I took it. Besides, he owes me for the time when…" Uniqueness of Human Capacity to Express Malice
Hugh Ross, Ph.D. One of the cornerstone doctrines of the Christian faith is that humans alone among all life-forms on Earth are sinners. According to the Bible, all humans and only humans are born with the propensity to commit evil acts. That being the case, it should not be difficult for scientists to develop tests to confirm or deny this essential teaching of the Christian faith. What Does a "Very Good World" Look Like? Part 1 of 2
11/24/2008 God’s Instructions to “Subdue” and “Rule” Imply the World Was Harsh Before the Fall One point of contention among those who believe in creation is the issue of death and decay in the original created order. The question, simply stated, is whether or not death, decay, disease, harsh conditions, etc., exists as a part of the world before the fall of Adam. What Does a "Very Good" World Look Like? Part 2 of 2
12/1/2008 God’s Instructions to “Subdue” and “Rule” Imply the World Was Harsh Before the Fall Our last article reviewed uses of the words kabash ("subdue") and radah (“rule”) in the Old Testament beyond Genesis 1. In all cases, they imply strong control exerted in the face of fierce resistance—or potential resistance. Why Shorter Life Spans?
By Hugh Ross None of the explanations offered in the accompanying article imply that God randomly selected the life span of early humans or that He simply reacted to natural disasters in shortening human life. Why the Universe Is the Way It Is
1/1/2006 In the best-selling science book of all time, author Stephen Hawking explains that no human is content until he or she has complete answers to the following questions: "What is the nature of the universe? What is our place in it and where did it and we come from? Why is it the way it is?" Problem of EvilProblem of Evil |
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