Why does God allow evil, pain, and suffering? - Ask Dr. Stanley — Charles Stanley

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Why does God allow evil, pain, and suffering? - Ask Dr. Stanley

Why does God allow evil, pain, and suffering? - Ask Dr. Stanley

Preacher: Charles Stanley
Tradition: Southern Baptist
Published: Jul 20, 2012
Length: 6:53

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God has the power to prevent suffering and calamity--so why does He allow it? Dr. Charles Stanley offers a biblical answer to this question. In Touch Ministries, 2009. For more messages from Charles Stanley, including this week's broadcast, go to www.intouch.org/watch

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Suffering & Trials

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