![]() ![]() ![]() What isn’t debatable is that he once was part of the evangelical subculture One final point before we begin: That Bart Ehrman was a “devout and committed Christian” is his claim, not mine. While he says he doesn’t intend to cause believers to lose their faith, it’s easy to wonder why else he would write such a book. Unfortunately, Ehrman’s Christian-to-non-theist testimony gives apparent credibility to his claims, so he functions as a winsome evangelist for atheism. ![]() He avoids the bombastic approach that some atheist-and some Christian-authors display. He can be overconfident, yet occasionally admits his uncertainties. While I will criticize Ehrman, I should clarify that sometimes I find him likable. By looking at Ehrman and his book, we can further explore the issue-but with a personal dimension, because we’ll see its impact on the life of a real person. I’m dedicating an entire chapter to Bart Ehrman and his best-selling book God’s Problem, because, as a self-described “former evangelical Christian,” Ehrman personifies the potential consequences evangelical churches face when they fail to address the problem of evil and suffering. Chapter 11 of If God Is Good: Faith in the Midst of Suffering and Evil Why This Chapter? ![]()
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