WelCom May 2024
The Wellington Abrahamic Council of Jews, Christians, and Muslims is hosting a public seminar asking the question: ‘Why do bad things happen to good people?’.
Speakers are Paul Morris (Jewish), Neil Vaney (Christian), Tahir Nawaz (Muslim).
The event is on Tuesday 7 May, 7pm, at St Joseph’s Church Mt Victoria. All are welcome. Tickets are free or by koha but are mandatory for entry. Please get your ticket at:
events.humanitix.com/why-do-bad-things-happen-to-good-people
This question for the discussion, and the answers given in the Abrahamic religious traditions, have framed what is often referred to the problem of evil, or theodicy, and of the meaning of justice. These religious and spiritual responses have generated profound reflections concerning uncertainties of religious experience and human existence. In modern times, for some, the answer to this question has been the gateway out of religious belief, for others it has served to reinforce belief and religious commitment. It remains one of the significant questions facing us as human beings.
Event note: Due to recent global events, there will be security at the door, including bag checks and handheld metal detectors.