Paul Fitzgerald, S.J. Engages with the Question: How Would You Explain the “Problem of Evil”?

Paul J. Fitzgerald; Alfred Benney

Paul Fitzgerald, S.J. Engages with the Question: How Would You Explain the “Problem of Evil”?

Paul J. Fitzgerald, Alfred Benney

Fairfield University

Fairfield University

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Abstract

How would you explain the “problem of evil”?

Theologian Paul Fitzgerald, S.J. reflects on the problem of evil and suffering in the world. He attributes this problem to two outcomes that God desires: first, our constant questioning of divine providence, and secondly, the need to comfort others and do good in the midst of this suffering.

Original language	American English
Journal	Default journal
State	Published - Apr 14 2002

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities
Religion
Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

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