Published Feb 15, 2002

Robert Pollack, Rami Nashashibi, Lisa Lampman, Leon Weinstein, and M. Scott Peck — The Problem of Evil

Krista Tippett delves into the multifaceted problem of evil with insights from diverse faith traditions and survivors' narratives, examining its theological and philosophical roots, societal impacts, and potential paths to healing through faith and forgiveness.

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