Does God Allow Evil? (No!) — With Dr. Thomas Jay Oord

For anyone who has asked: Why would a good God allow evil in the world? What if…God is not in control? Dr. Thomas Jay Oord shares that God can’t prevent evil, the future does not exist, and we influence God’s experience. We explore his books: God Can’t: How to Believe in God and Love After Tragedy, Abuse, and Other Evils Open and Relational Theology: An Introduction to Life-Changing Ideas (PSA: Both books are available on Audible!) Here, Tom does not shy away from the big, scary questions like “How could a loving God allow evil to exist in the world?” Be ready to dive into the problem of evil, the nature of God, and what it means to be in a “relationship” with God! Learn more about Thomas Jay Oord (podcast, newsletter, blog, events, and other publications) on his website and Instagram. Learn more about the Center for Open and Relational Theology. Note: Toward the end of the conversation, Tom referenced the book, The Theology of Consent by Jonathan Foster.