The problem of evil has always been one of the most unsettling challenges to Christian belief. If God is perfectly good, all-powerful, and all-knowing, why does suffering exist at all? Why do brutality, injustice, natural disasters, and personal tragedy seem so deeply woven into human experience? These aren’t abstract puzzles; they’re questions people ask in the darkest nights of their lives. And they deserve more than shallow answers or dismissive clichés. They demand clarity, honesty, and a willingness to wrestle with the tension head-on.
This site was created for that purpose. WhyLordWhy.com is a Christian apologetics project built to explore the problem of evil with intellectual integrity and theological depth. Rather than sidestepping the hard questions, this project engages them directly using excerpts from the leading writings on the topic. In addition to these excerpts you will soon find curricula for self or group study. Eventually, we plan to organize online small group studies that will run for six weeks at a time. The goal isn’t to offer easy consolation; it’s to cultivate a grounded, resilient faith capable of grappling with reality as it is.
This website continues and expands the research I began in my undergraduate thesis, where I first tackled these questions seriously. That academic foundation gave me the tools to approach the problem rigorously, but the years since have reinforced how personal and pressing the issue really is. The result is a study guide meant not only for students and apologists but for anyone who refuses to ignore the weight of suffering and insists on seeking truth without sentimentality.
If you’re ready to explore one of the toughest and most important questions in Christian thought, you’re in the right place. Let’s dig in.
Who runs this?
The website is run by a Why Lord Why?, a non-profit registered with the State of North Carolina. The site is a project of Brent Caldwell, a resident of North Carolina and practicing Christian who wrote his undergraduate honor’s college thesis on the Problem of Evil and has been wrestling with it ever since.
Copyright Issues
We believe all excerpts used on this site that are not already in the public domain fall under fair use and educational-use exceptions, as they are presented solely for commentary, analysis, and study. However, if you are a rights holder who believes any material has been used improperly, please contact us with the relevant details, and we will review and address your concerns promptly. You may contact Brent at (228) 424-5784.