It is really a pleasure to be able to praise a book unreservedly, and that is just what i can do with the problem of pain. The greatest christian thinker of our time sets out to disentangle this. The greatest christian thinker of our time sets out to disentangle this knotty issue. For centuries, christians have been tormented by one question above all. The problem of pain answers the universal question, why would an allloving, allknowing god allow people to experience pain and suffering. Lewis, one of the most renowned christian authors and thinkers, examines a universally applicable question within the human condition. Is there justice or wisdom to be won by suffering, or some reward beyond understanding.
The problem of pain by c s lewis unabridged audiobook. Is the quantity and variety of suffering in the world inconsistent with, or evidence against, an omnipotent and perfectly loving god. Author clive staples lewis 18981963 was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential christian writer of his day. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Lewis, simon vance, blackstone audio, inc audible audiobooks. In this work, lewis starts off with an empathetic understanding that the problem of pain is a difficult one and not something to write off flippantly. Lewis, in which lewis argues that human pain, animal pain, and hell are not sufficient reasons to reject belief in a good and powerful god. I would not say that he answers the question in the best way, nor that i agree with some of his basic assumptions. Robert whitfield for centuries, christians have been tormented by one question above all. The guardian for centuries christians have been tormented by one question above allif god is good and allpowerful, why doe.
The problem of pain read online free from your pc or mobile. The problem of pain by c s lewis audiobook why humanity suffer full unabridged. Lewis offers answers to these crucial questions and shares his hope and wisdom to help heal a world hungering for a true understanding of human nature, free will, and the will of the divine. And what of the suffering of animals, which neither deserve pain nor can be improved by it. Rowan williams it is really a pleasure to be able to praise a book unreservedly, and that is just what i can do with the problem of pain. Lewis asserts that pain is a problem because our finite, human minds selfishly believe that pain. And what of the suffering animals, who neither deserve pain nor can be improved by it. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The problem of pain by c s lewis audiobook why humanity. If god is good and allpowerful, why does he allow his creatures to suffer pain. If god is good and all powerful, why does he allow his creatures to suffer pain. Lewis questions the pain and suffering that occur everyday and how this contrasts with the notion of a god that is both omnipotent and goodthe answer to this critical theological problem is. Many readers are disappointed that the book is not about pain, as they might be looking for solace.
Lewis offers answers to these crucial questions and shares his hope and wisdom to help. With this particular author it is important to relisten to some sections as it is hard to comprehend totally the first time one listens due to the depth of the subject. Some religions have the luxury of explaining pain as something deserved a result of bad behavior from a previous life, or perhaps pain and suffering are caused by a malevolent deity in opposition to a good. Is the quantity and variety of suffering in the world. The problem of pain is a 1940 book on the problem of evil by c.
The problem of pain is a difficult question every religion has to deal with, and one which has been especially difficult for christianity. The existence of pain and suffering in this world has beena sufficient argument for many either that god does not exist or that he is either indifferent to the sufferings of humanity or indeed actively hostile. In the problem of pain, lewis tackles all topics from the deity of christ, mans idea of pain, and the theology of hell. If god is good and allpowerful, why does he allow his cre. The problem of pain free audio book why must we suffer. Further along the road less traveled takes the lectures of dr.
His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include the chronicles of narnia, out of the silent planet, the four loves, the screwtape letters and mere christianity. And what of the suffering of animals, who neither deserve pain nor can be improved by it. I find i am constantly realising that i owe many of my most basic convictions about christian faith to lewiss imagination. The problem of pain unabridged audiobook on cd 9780060757489 by c. The problem of pain has always been one of the great difficulties facing a devout christian, as lewis was. James simmons for centuries, christians have been tormented by one question about all. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. With his signature wealth of compassion and insight, c. Lewis, one of the most renowned christian authors and thinkers, examines a universally applicable question within the human cond.
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