Why is there evil in the world and how could a good God allow it?

One of the most vexing problems of the faith is explaining and understanding how a good God could allow evil in the world. If God is really good, how do we understand all the pain, suffering, trials, and tribulations in the world? Listen in to this message to hear Eric's Biblical insight. 

Note to listeners -- sorry about the audio quality, this was an outdoor venue with poor recording.