The problem of evil is an ancient theological problem that has been in existence for a long time. Evil is an immoral, benevolent behavior towards oneself, others, and nature. Unjust suffering occurs in one’s life because of the following: human beings are sinners, a way for God to test whether one’s faith will change and because nature is unpredictable. This is proven in the Hebrew Bible, the Book of Job, and in the “Christianity” chapter of Roy Clouser, the author of The Myth of Religious Neutrality. There are several answers to the ways evil can be solved, but none is satisfying because evil is a tradition that has been in occurrence. Therefore, the pain and suffering can never be recovered. For instance, Roy Clouser thinks evil cannot be
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In chapter 1 (verses 11-12) of the story, God and Satan discuss bringing unjust suffering and evil into Job’s life: “‘…Now stretch out your hand and strike everything he has, and he will surely curse you at your face.’ The LORD said to Satan, ‘Very well, then, everything he has is in your power…’ Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.’”1The purpose of God making this plan with Satan is to test whether Job will remain faithful to Him despite his wealth. Not only does Job loses his faith and curses God, but he mysteriously loses his family, property and health without any cause or explanation. This proves that evil is a natural occurrence that cannot be solved and God allows suffering to occur in one’s life as a test to prove one’s …show more content…
Job says the following, “‘When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me: Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him. The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy. I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.’”3Because of this behavior, people begin to worship him as if God does not exist. As Job continues to live an immoral lifestyle, one of his friends, Elihu, speaks out against his immoral behavior.The resolution of the story starts when Elihu, one of Job’s friends, expresses his concerns to Job about his immoral behavior. In chapter 35 (versus 8) and chapter 36 (versus 15-17) of the story, Elihu says the following to Job, “‘...Your wickedness only affects humans like yourself, and your righteousness only other people…But those who suffer he delivers in their suffering; he speaks to them in their affliction. He is wooing you from the jaws of distress to a spacious place free from restriction, to the comfort of your table laden with choice food. But now you are lade with the judgement due the wicked; judgement and justice have taken hold of you.’”4 Elihu addresses that Job’s sin is affecting the people around him. Elihu represents
In chapter 1 (verses 11-12) of the story, God and Satan discuss bringing unjust suffering and evil into Job’s life: “‘…Now stretch out your hand and strike everything he has, and he will surely curse you at your face.’ The LORD said to Satan, ‘Very well, then, everything he has is in your power…’ Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.’”1The purpose of God making this plan with Satan is to test whether Job will remain faithful to Him despite his wealth. Not only does Job loses his faith and curses God, but he mysteriously loses his family, property and health without any cause or explanation. This proves that evil is a natural occurrence that cannot be solved and God allows suffering to occur in one’s life as a test to prove one’s …show more content…
Job says the following, “‘When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me: Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him. The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy. I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.’”3Because of this behavior, people begin to worship him as if God does not exist. As Job continues to live an immoral lifestyle, one of his friends, Elihu, speaks out against his immoral behavior.The resolution of the story starts when Elihu, one of Job’s friends, expresses his concerns to Job about his immoral behavior. In chapter 35 (versus 8) and chapter 36 (versus 15-17) of the story, Elihu says the following to Job, “‘...Your wickedness only affects humans like yourself, and your righteousness only other people…But those who suffer he delivers in their suffering; he speaks to them in their affliction. He is wooing you from the jaws of distress to a spacious place free from restriction, to the comfort of your table laden with choice food. But now you are lade with the judgement due the wicked; judgement and justice have taken hold of you.’”4 Elihu addresses that Job’s sin is affecting the people around him. Elihu represents