Godforsaken

[Godforsaken: Bad things happen. Is there a God who cares? Yes. Here's proof.]
Year: 
2012
Public: 
Publisher: 
Tyndale House
City: 
Carol Stream, Illinois
Year of publication: 
2012
Pages: 
259
Moral assessment: 
Type: Thought
Nothing inappropriate.
Requires prior general knowledge of the subject.
Readers with knowledgeable about the subject matter.
Contains doctrinal errors of some importance.
Whilst not being explicitly against the faith, the general approach or its main points are ambiguous or opposed to the Church’s teachings.
Incompatible with Catholic doctrine.
Literary quality: 
Recommendable: 
Transmits values: 
Sexual content: 
Violent content: 
Vulgar or obscene language: 
Ideas that contradict Church teaching: 
The rating of the different categories comes from the opinion of Delibris' collaborators

The book addresses the age-old dilemma of the problem of evil, exploring how the existence of a benevolent God can be reconciled with the presence of suffering and evil in the world. Throughout the work, D'Souza argues that human suffering and tragedies should not be seen as proof against the existence of God, but rather as inevitable consequences of creating human beings with free will in a universe designed to allow genuine freedom and love. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including debates with prominent atheists, the author supports his arguments and provides an intellectual defense of Christianity against objections related to human suffering.

This book is a profound reflection on the coexistence of evil and suffering with the belief in a benevolent God, presenting arguments aimed at strengthening faith and offering answers to those struggling with these philosophical and theological challenges.

Author: Javier De Pedro, Philippines
Update on: Apr 2025