4.06: Why does God allow people to sin?

Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston speak with returning guest, Professor of Systematic Theology and The Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary Chair of Theology of Luther Seminary, Alan Padgett.They gather to answer the listener submitted question, "Why does God allow people to sin?"

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In episode 6 of season 4, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston speak with returning guest, Professor of Systematic Theology and The Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary Chair of Theology of Luther Seminary, Alan Padgett.

They gather to answer the listener submitted question, “Why does God allow people to sin?”

Show notes

Biblical books and passages mentioned

  • John

Topics, themes and figures mentioned

  • Theological Determination
  • God is All-Knowing
  • Free Choice
  • Random Events
  • Moral Characteristics
  • Moral Freedom
  • Human Will
  • Evil
  • Demons
  • Angels
  • Deism
  • Science
  • Nominal Christians
  • Micromanage
  • Miracles
  • Faith
  • Apostle Paul

Today's Episode Hosted By

Kathryn Schifferdecker

Kathryn Schifferdecker

Katie Langston

Katie Langston

Joined by

Alan-Padgett

Alan Padgett