Why is there evil?

"The philosophical problem of evil assumes that the reality of evil proves that either God is not good, is not powerful, or simply doesn't exist. It is assumed that if God were all-powerful and good, evil would not exist. But evil exists, so either God isn't all-powerful and He simply can't do anything about evil, or God is all-powerful but not good. This so-called problem has been on the minds of philosophers since Epicurus, and it is showcased in many works of Christian apologetics. This is why Dr. Sproul's insights in the history of the Western philosophical tradition and a thoroughly orthodox belief in biblical Christianity is so helpful for Christians. But this booklet is more than a survey of the problem of evil; it is practical. It attempts to help Christians deal with our most acute encounters with a type of evil: suffering"--… (more)