Category Archives: Theodicy (How God can allow bad things to happen)

Numbers 31, the Midianites, and Genocide, Part 2

We’re continuing to look at ways to deal with one of the Bible’s most difficult passages, Num 31, where Moses commanded that upon defeat of an enemy, all the people were to be killed, regardless of age, other than virgin … Continue reading

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Numbers 31, the Midianites, and Genocide, Part 1

I’m a fan of Al Maxey’s work. He began posting on the Internet long before me, and he’s done a world of good for a great many readers, myself included. Al recently wrote a post on one of the most … Continue reading

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The Salvation of the Christians: Answers to Question by Christopher, Part 5

Is Job the best answer? Don’t misunderstand me…I am not opposed to seemingly unjust or terrible suffering, just so long as there is a good explanation for it and so long as God is willing to deliver all from it … Continue reading

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The Salvation of the Christians: Answers to Question by Christopher, Part 4

Continuing my fascinating conversation with reader Christopher in the comments. I quote the entirety of Christopher’s comment in the text of my reply. I very much appreciate Christopher’s questions. Like all good questions, he’s pushed me to think about some … Continue reading

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The Salvation of the Christians: Answers to Question by Christopher, Part 3

Christopher responded, As always, Jay, thanks for the thoughtful responses. Here is what I’d say back, not to argue but to advance the dialog: My response to your second answer is this: Nadab and Abihu may well have been intoxicated … Continue reading

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The Salvation of the Christians: Answers to Question by Christopher, Part 2

Christopher, It’s a good question, one that many have wrestled with. First answer And I think the problem isn’t entirely resolvable other than in relational terms. For example, as a parent, while I want my children to feel loved and … Continue reading

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The Salvation of the Christians: Answers to Questions by Price and Christopher, Part 1

Some long time ago, I posted a series called God Is Not Fair wrestling with the fact that God’s grace is only available to those who’ve heard the gospel. More recently, I posted a series on The Salvation of the … Continue reading

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