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Everyday Christian · Feb 16, 2026 · 14:19

21 Questions: Why is there evil, pain and suffering?

This week Chase addresses one of the most challenging objections to Christianity: How can an all-good God allow for evil, pain, and suffering? The answer lies in the fact that the Devil became evil (through his own free will), and pain and suffering followed.

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Note: I do not specifically reference this article in this week's episode, but I do find it helpful in thinking about the possible origin of Satan. This article is definitely worth a read:

https://apologeticspress.org/has-satan-always-existed-817/


Also, here are some articles on the benefits of pain and suffering as God can work them out for good:

https://apologeticspress.org/one-of-sufferings-greatest-benefits-942/

https://apologeticspress.org/struggling-leads-to-strength-844/



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