a-queer-seminarian:a-queer-seminarian:[id: an image labeled “the problem of evil: why doe
a-queer-seminarian:a-queer-seminarian:[id: an image labeled “the problem of evil: why does a good God let bad things happen?” A Popsicle stick triangle with duct tape shoddily holding it together has text in the center reading “pick 2,” the options being the three sides labeled “God is good & just,” “God is all powerful,” and “evil & suffering exist.” Text at the bottom of the image reads, “Let’s talk about it: Thursday May 5, 2022, 1pm EST live at Blessed Are the Binary Breakers on YouTube” / end ID]Most, if not all, religions seek to answer the question of why suffering exists. Let’s talk about it — this Thursday, May 5 2022, at 1pm EST at youtube.com/blessedarethebinarybreakers.Without offering any definitive answers, I’ll take you through the responses of various biblical authors and theologians across the ages.I’ll be tackling this topic from my own Christian context, but I welcome persons of any (or no) faith to join — the more perspectives present, the richer the discussion! Some other things of note:I’ll aim for this discussion to go about 1.5 hours. Coming late or leaving early is totally welcome.Accessibility: I’ll have auto-captions on for the live-stream, and I’ll do my best to describe any images that I show. Let me know if there’s anything else I can do to make this event more accessible for you!Participation: The nature of YouTube live is that I will be on video with sound and visuals (and I’ll be sharing a PowerPoint); while attendees are invited to participate with comments, or just listen in quietly. I will make lots of space for questions, ideas, and reactions!Bigotry won’t be tolerated. Mistakes in wording happen of course, so don’t be afraid of making honest mistakes — but if it becomes clear a person is being intentionally bigoted in any way, including against non-Christians, I’ll kick them off. Starting in an hour! :D here’s the direct link: https://youtu.be/oQFp4EEDOo8 -- source link
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