The Questions
1. On the question of Evil—Lets try talking about the nature of evil. Can one talk about evil without talking about God? That is a. Can we only talk about evil in the sense of it being what God is not? b. Can we talk about evil without admitting that it comes from God? Beyond that what is evil? What makes something good, something bad? Is it simply an arbitrary cultural value of the time? Are things evil just because God says they are evil or does God call something evil because it is evil? (Add any other thoughts on evil)
2. A speaker last night basically said the meaning of life is to be in relationship with God and to leave creation better than you found it. Is there anything wrong with this? Are there other meanings of life? Is the meaning of life subjective or objective? What is life’s meaning to you?
3. Are the Gospels anti-Semitic?
4. Is sin a choice or a state of being? By that I mean is sin something that can come out of human action or is it something that enters into human history?