Bonhoeffer On The Problem Of Evil: Where Was God In The Holocaust?

About this sermon

Where was God in the Holocaust? Few questions test faith more, and few answers are honest. 👉 Bonhoeffer vs. The Theologians → https://bibletruthacademy.com/v/MRHGwxcf3T8 📚 All of this channel’s resources → https://bibletruthacademy.com/c/bonhoeffer This video examines Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s approach to the problem of evil, particularly in the context of the Holocaust. It explores how Bonhoeffer, writing from prison while awaiting execution for resisting Hitler, developed a theology that challenges traditional explanations of suffering and evil. Instead of viewing God as distant or unknowable in the face of atrocity, Bonhoeffer presents a Christ-centered perspective where God participates in suffering from within, emphasizing divine self-limitation and solidarity with the oppressed. The video discusses Bonhoeffer’s rejection of standard theodicies such as free will defense and soul-making, highlighting his concept of God’s power revealed through weakness. It also considers how this theology influences Christian responses to injustice and evil, contrasting Bonhoeffer’s views with classical theism and process theology. If these questions interest you, subscribe to Bonhoeffer's Legacy.