The Problem of Evil and Suffering

Peter Kreeft

Friday, 19 Feb 2010 at 7:30 pm – Stephens Auditorium

Peter Kreeft is a professor of philosophy at Boston College and the author of over forty books, including Making Sense Out of Suffering. His writings tackle questions related to the nature of suffering, the existence of God, and ecumenism. He is a regular contributor to several Christian publications, and his first novel, An Ocean Full of Angels, will be published next year. Kreeft earned a PhD from Fordham University.Veritas Forum
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11:00 a.m.
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