Rowan Williams (Rowan Douglas Williams) Quotes

The question, 'How can you believe in a God who permits suffering on this scale?' is therefore very much around at the moment, and it would be surprising if it weren't - indeed it would be wrong if it weren't.

Rowan Williams

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• The question, 'How can you believe in a God who permits suffering on this scale?' is therefore very much around at the moment, and it would be surprising if it weren't - indeed it would be wrong if it weren't.

  

  Rowan Williams
  • Believe
  • Moments
  • Suffering