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  • God Can't

  • How to Believe in God and Love After Tragedy, Abuse, and Other Evils
  • Written by: Thomas Jay Oord
  • Narrated by: Thomas Jay Oord
  • Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (8 ratings)

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Hurting people ask heart-felt questions about God and suffering. The usual answers fail. They don't support the truth God loves everyone all the time. God Can't gives a believable answer to why a good and powerful doesn't prevent evil.

Author Thomas Jay Oord says God’s love is inherently uncontrolling. God loves everyone and everything, so God can't control anyone or anything. This means God cannot prevent evil single-handedly. God can’t stop evildoers, whether human, animal, organism, or inanimate objects and forces.

God Can't was written in understandable language. Thomas Jay Oord's status as a world-renowned theologian brings credibility to the book’s radical ideas. He explains these ideas through true stories, illustrations, and scripture.

God Can't is for those who want answers to tragedy, abuse, and other evils that make sense!
©2019 Thomas Jay Oord (P)2019 Thomas Jay Oord
Religious Studies Christian Living
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What the critics say

"To find your understanding of life and your love for God renewed, read this book." (Dr. Karen Strand Winslow, Ph.D., Professor of Bible, Azusa Pacific University)

“Victims of trauma sometimes hear theological responses that imply their suffering is somehow “God’s will." Oord gives us a clear and compelling alternative in this profoundly insightful and admirably concrete and accessible book.” (Dr. Anna Case-Winters, Professor of Theology at McCormick Theological Seminary)

“I know of no book that speaks to suffering with the depth of theological sophistication and psychological sensitivity as God Can’t. I recommend it to my students, parishioners, and therapy clients.” (Dr. Brad D. Strawn, Professor of Psychology and Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary)

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The Good News - That God Can’t

I fully appreciated the ideas and stories shared in this book. This kind of theology would have saved me years of inner torment and pain. I hope those struggling with understanding who God really is, will take the time to listen to this book. I’m looking forward to checking out the online resources and reading Jay’s other books. 10/10

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