Alvin Plantinga is famous for developing a “free will” defense of moral evil which argued that God could have a reason for allowing that evil in light of God’s decision to create free persons. Logically speaking, the problem of evil is not a difficult problem to solve. The existence of
One of the reasons that I write about grace and kindness so much is that I realize that I need to show more grace and kindness to others. When I write about something, I often find myself saying, “I need to do that too.” While I have not done a
Photo: Shutterstock. By Maggie Ulmer – People come to faith in all kinds of ways. God will use anything and everything if it permits him access to the human heart. I know of a young man raised in a Christian family who adopted the moral and ethical frameworks of Christianity,
Paul Baglyos, Baltimore, MD Warm-up Questions How many different meanings and uses of the word “grace” can you think of? How many definitions of the word can you find online? Alpine Angels of Grace Seeking safety, refuge, and opportunities for a better life, people fleeing conflict and oppression in various
By B.J. Funk – Before leaving for a lengthy trip, I drove into the crowded gas station. All of the pumps were filled, so I pulled my car to be second in line. Our cars were facing, head-to-head, because my fuel tank was on the opposite side from hers. No