John Lennox's Brilliant Response to an Atheist on Suffering

"If God is truly good and truly powerful — why is there so much suffering in the world?" This is the question John Lennox calls the hardest problem he faces — and in this remarkable exchange from the Veritas Forum at Montana State University, he responds to it with a depth and honesty rarely heard in public discussion. Oxford mathematician and author John Lennox sits down with Professor Don Demetriadis — who presents the classical problem of evil — arguing that gratuitous suffering, from failing eyesight to natural disasters, is strong evidence that a loving and omnipotent God cannot exist. Lennox responds not with a rehearsed formula, but with intellectual honesty, compassion, and a reflection on what the cross means for everyone who has ever suffered. In this clip you will hear: Why Lennox admits he has never found a fully satisfying philosophical answer — and why he says so openly The moral grounding challenge: can the problem of evil even be stated without a standard of good? The Free Will defense — and its limits Why Lennox points to the cross as God's answer to human suffering The resurrection and final judgment as the only basis for ultimate justice This is one of the most emotionally honest conversations in Christian apologetics. Whether you carry this question personally, or you know someone who does — this is worth watching in full. watch the full debate here:    • Christianity and the Tooth Fairy - John Le...   Subscribe for more conversations where faith meets the toughest questions of our time. #JohnLennox #ProblemOfEvil #WhyDoesGodAllowSuffering #ChristianApologetics #Christianity #Faith #God #VeritasForum