I wrote a theodicy

If you’re not familiar with the term ‘theodicy’ it means a justification for God. In particular, it attempts to resolve the problem between the concept of a all-powerful, just, and loving God and the reality of evil and suffering in the world.

I wrote this book because I’m not satisfied with the answers I’ve found to this problem. They’re either inconsistent or terrifying. Inconsistent because they don’t actually solve the problem, or terrifying, because they reach logical conclusions like God creating and controlling evil.

I don’t find either of these solutions comforting, so I’ve attempted to provide a better one. One which is solidly rooted in the Bible, and one that provides a message of hope, love, and redemption.

Spoiler alert: God didn’t create evil, and He’s not pleased by the suffering in our world.

I wrote a book with my kid!

A few months ago, Vincent, my seven year old son, got it into his head that he wanted to write a chapter book. He spent most of a weekend writing and illustrating a thirty-five page book, which he titled The Mystery of the Golden Book.

His idea for a story sparked my imagination, and we decided to work together to turn his book into a full-fledged story. You can see the result below!

This was my first attempt to write something aimed at a younger audience. To my surprise, I had a lot of fun with this project. It was incredibly rewarding to watch Vincent enjoy seeing his story turn into a polished book that other people can read.