Review of Why God Allows Evil and Suffering

[Benjamin Akuboh]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Why God Allows Evil and Suffering" by Sine Nomine.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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It has to be said that we all question our purpose on earth, and if there is a God, did he give us that purpose? A religious person would say yes, of course. But an atheist would dismiss the existence of God in the first place. In my experience, the biggest trump card that could be used against religion is "If God is all-powerful and all-loving, why is there suffering in the world?" In the book "Why God Allows Evil and Suffering", Sine Nomine tackles this problem. The writer's intention is to lead us away from the myopic view of the world that neglects the greatest power that a creator can bestow upon his creation, which is the ability to choose. Also known as free will.

What I love the most about this book is that it is analytical and logical in its arguments. It doesn't even 'preach' as religious books try to do often. The writer breaks down the qualities of God (omnibenevolent, omniscient, omnipotent, and just), then goes on to define love using five straightforward premises that must all be met for love to exist between humankind and the maker of the universe. There is also a logical arrangement of the qualities of God according to his actions, as recorded in his word.

I also appreciated the considerable amount of research the author put into covering all the bases concerning potential questions that would stem from his explanations. The language was also conversational and void of needless philosophizing. The editing is also top-notch, as I could find no errors in the text.

There is nothing I dislike about this book. It cut straight to the point and kept all the arguments precise and unambiguous. For that reason, I would rate the book 5 out of 5 stars. I would recommend this book to religious and atheist people alike. Both sides could learn something new. I wouldn't recommend it to readers who are triggered by sensitive topics like this, though.

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