Did the Demons Do It? Jesus, Satan, and the Problem of Suffering with Michael Lloyd

Why suffering occurs in a world created by a loving God remains one of the most wrestled- with questions in human thought. Does God send suffering to educate, correct or deepen us? Does suffering bring out human qualities that would never emerge without it? Or, is suffering a negative, destructive force we would be better without? If so, why does God allow it? Michael Lloyd takes a dim view of suffering. He will look primarily at the Gospels for answers to some of these questions, and he will argue that taking the New Testament’s demonic language seriously helps us think more humanely about these difficult problems.

Professor Lloyd studied theology at Durham University, as part of his ordination training at Cranmer Hall. He did his doctoral work at Worcester College Oxford, under Professor Paul Fiddes. He has taught theology at Cambridge and Oxford Universities. He is the author of Café Theology, a popular-level systematic theology. And he contributes to the GodPod, a theological podcast. He is currently the Principal of Wycliffe Hall.

He is Chair of the Theological Education Institutions Principals’ Steering Group, which he represents on the Ministry Council of the Church of England. His areas of study are Historical and Systematic Theology, and Philosophical Theology.

If you'd lie to here more from Dr. Lloyd on this topic, here's the link to his visit on The Stone Chapel Podcatd. https://www.laniertheologicallibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/TSC_079-Evil-Michael-Lloyd-fin.mp3

To watch Mark Lanier interview Dr. Lloyd click here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhQPV6UVqF4&list=PLRJZ8-ohk26tawio6uIgjaqpSci7U7nl2&index=2

Michael Lloyd's Book
Cafe Theology- https://www.amazon.com/Café-Theology-Michael-Lloyd/dp/1905887906/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3436RTBZEXH6U&keywords=Michael+Lloyd+books&qid=1652728648&sprefix=michael+lloyd+books%2Caps%2C272&sr=8-1

Godpod Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/godpod/id191704014

Lanier Theological Library- https://www.laniertheologicallibrary.org
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