MASS SHOOTING?! When Evil Happens Is God to Blame? — Dr Leighton Flowers

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MASS SHOOTING?! When Evil Happens Is God to Blame?

MASS SHOOTING?! When Evil Happens Is God to Blame?

Preacher: Dr Leighton Flowers
Tradition: Christian (Unspecified)
Published: Oct 2, 2017
Length: 27:52

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In the aftermath of yet another mass shooting Dr. Flowers tackles the differing theological ways to answer the problem of evil. Should we conclude that God brings about all henious evil for His own self-exaltation, as some theologians argue? Or, do you appeal to the free will defense like CS Lewis, William Lane Craig, Tim Keller, Ravi Zacharais and so many other theologians and apologists? Let's discuss... A more thorough look at THEODICY here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xStGU11FDM An Article on this topic: https://soteriology101.wordpress.com/2017/10/01/should-christians-express-indignation-against-gods-plan/ Does "Sovereign" mean determinism? Click here: https://soteriology101.wordpress.com/2017/09/24/saving-sovereignty/ Ephesians 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ymS1SzKr-M&t=987s For more go to www.soteriology101.com

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