Monday, January 9, 2012

Why does it hurt so much?

This post corresponds with Season 2, Episode 1

We went over a number of different things in our last episode dealing with the issue of suffering. I (Jonathan) mentioned Process Theology and Predestination. Look them up, they are fun. Charley mentioned a number of very good books (see below). Overall, please give this some thought. Our theology is so important when we suffer and it is so often so weak and ill fitting to the suffering we face.
Check out:
When Bad Things Happen to Good People - Harold Kushner
A Grief Observed - C.S. Lewis
Our Greatest Gift - Henri Nouwen
God and Human Suffering - Douglas John Hall

We didn't mention "Open Theology" which may have some bits to add to the conversation.

From Watcha' Reading:


The Girard Reader, edited by James G. Williams

The Reader's Digest Bible: Illustrated Edition


Sorry no pictures this time - under the gun with other things!

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