All people experience evil to some degree in their personal lives. The experience of evil can be so painful that it becomes a barrier to faith in God. When people are confronted with the claims of the gospel of Jesus Christ, they may question the purpose of evil in the world and why a God who is both good and all-powerful can allow it to exist. They may demand answers about evil before they are willing to make a commitment to Christ in faith. Here are some ways you might anticipate being questioned or challenged about the existence of evil.
Many people experience natural evil.
Almost every day we hear news stories about natural evils like earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, droughts, deadly and crippling diseases, and winter storms. Natural disasters can destroy everything a family has worked for all of their lives, plus the lives of precious family members and friends. People also experience moral evil, the harmful act of a wicked person or group. Robberies, rapes, murders, assaults, child abuse, wars, and terrorist activities also make the headlines every day. Each of these will leave someone with a devastating memory of how cruel human beings can be to one another.