If I Were God, I'd End all the Pain

Struggling with evil, suffering and faith

Author: John Dickson

If I Were God, I'd End all the Pain

Struggling with evil, suffering and faith

Author: John Dickson

John Dickson explores the topic of suffering and God. An ideal introduction for both Christians and non-Christians.

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A child catches a rare brain virus and is affected for life. A father dies in a plane crash. A dictator murders millions.

Why doesn't God do something about things like this? Why does he allow them to happen? In fact, can we still believe in God in the face of all the suffering and pain in the world?

In this short book, John Dickson looks honestly at these questions, and provides some compelling answers. He looks briefly at the alternative explanations for suffering provided by Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Atheism, before turning to what the Bible itself says about God, justice and suffering.
About the author

Starting out as a professional singer-songwriter, John Dickson now works as an author, speaker, historian, minister and media presenter. He strives to be a public advocate for the Christian faith in doubting times, and is highly regarded for his ability to tackle complex ideas in a straightforward and accessible way.
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Catherine M.

I liked John Dixon's approach to this book. He has written an easy to read and understand exposition of humanity and our need to understand sadness and pain. His broad review of belief systems and even atheistic viewpoints provides sound 'food foe thought'. I was a little perplexed by the final outcome of this book; seems appropriate for the age old question why do we experience sadness and pain?

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I find this is the easiest small book to give away when talking to others about Christianity, as suffering seems to be one of the greatest reasons why people don’t or can’t believe there is a loving God.
John’s comparisons with other religions and how they cope with the question is very enlightening.
I would certainly recommend this book as an excellent, easy reading, thought-provoking book to use with Christians and non-Christians alike who are struggling with the question of suffering.