The Problem of Suffering: Atheist vs Theist

Live from John Colet School in Wendover, Unbelievable? hosts a compelling debate on one of the hardest questions in philosophy and faith: the problem of suffering. Joining the conversation are Alonzo Paul, a philosopher of religion based in Oxford researching horrendous and seemingly meaningless suffering, and Harry Amos, an ex-Christian philosopher who sees suffering as one of the strongest objections to belief in God. Together they explore both the intellectual problem of evil and the felt reality of pain. Is suffering evidence against an all-powerful, all-good God? Can free will, soul-making, or future hope really account for natural disasters, predation, disease, and grief? And if atheism offers a simpler explanation, does it offer enough comfort for the human experience of suffering? 00:00 The question everyone avoids… why do we suffer? 01:24 From drug addict to Oxford philosopher 😳 - Alanzo Paul 05:24 “I lost my faith…” (and here’s why) - Harry Amos 08:48 The argument that could disprove God 14:19 “There’s too much suffering for God to exist” 19:28 The parasite that destroyed Darwin’s faith 🪱 22:42 Can anyone justify this level of pain? 25:58 Did God design a world built on suffering? 30:55 Does atheism explain suffering better? 33:50 The brutal reality of a godless universe 35:32 If there’s no God… what is “good” or “evil”? 40:16 Why would God allow your suffering? 41:30 The most emotional moment of the debate 44:39 Forget philosophy… this is what really matters Subscribe & Support 👉 Support thought-provoking conversations and help keep the show going at www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate💡 🎧 Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast a  www.premier.plus/unbelievable 🎙️ 🔗 Get bonus content, updates, fascinating articles, and early access to new episodes - absolutely free! Join now at www.premierunbelievable.com 📢 Follow usInstagram: https://instagram.com/premierunbelievable Facebook: https://facebook.com/premierunbelievable Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@premier.unbelievable X: https://x.com/UnbelievableFE