The problem of evil has troubled thoughtful men and women for the entire history of humanity. If there is a loving,
all-powerful God, how can evil exist? Does the reality of evil, suffering, and death mean that God doesn’t exist? This course will examine how various religions and cultures have grappled with the problem, comparing and contrasting their answers with those of Christianity. Our approach will be primarily philosophical, but we will look briefly at some ways in which these ideas can help us deal with our own very real suffering and heartache.

About the instructor: Tom Sanders

Tom Sanders is a resident of Dock Woods and has been an avid reader of philosophy and theology for more than 50 years. He is an experienced adult Sunday School teacher and taught high school chemistry for five years at Germantown Academy. After a 33-year career as a research chemist, he retired from Rohm and Haas/Dow in 2011. He and his wife, Shirley, raised two boys, both of whom are active in studying and living out their faith.