Author: Jon Mitchell

If God Exists, Why Do Evil and Suffering Exist?: The Choice Factor

None of us are perfect.  We all make mistakes and we’ll continue to make mistakes.  Freedom of choice exists.  We are all free to make whatever choices in life we want to make.  Yet, none of us are perfect.  That means we will make wrong choices at times.  That in turn means that where there is freedom of choice, the result will be wrong choices. What can produce evil and suffering in the world?  Wrong choices.… Read More If God Exists, Why Do Evil and Suffering Exist?: The Choice Factor

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Bible Q&A: Why Did Jesus Tell Mary Not To Touch Him and Later Permits Thomas to Touch Him?

Why did Jesus tell Mary Magdalene not to touch him and later permits Thomas to touch him? The “touch” in the KJV’s “touch me not” (John 20:17) comes from the Greek term haptomai, which carries with it the idea of not only touching someone, but in certain contexts “clinging” to them.  Thus, the ESV and… Read More Bible Q&A: Why Did Jesus Tell Mary Not To Touch Him and Later Permits Thomas to Touch Him?

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If God Exists, Why Do Evil and Suffering Exist?: Defining Evil

As I type this, Russian helicopters are flying over Ukrainian villages. People in Ukraine, likely including people I know and have taught and baptized years ago, are suffering and dying.  From my perspective, all of this is happening because of greed and selfishness.  It’s such a waste.  It’s needless and it’s horrible. Why does God allow it to happen?… Read More If God Exists, Why Do Evil and Suffering Exist?: Defining Evil

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