The important theological topic of why God permits suffering is explored in a number of movies, which frequently reveal themes of God’s purpose, redemption, and strengthened faith through adversity. The following movies use suffering to illustrate God’s purpose: 1. The Shack (2017) Through the journey of Mack Phillips, a father mourning the kidnapping and murder of his young daughter, the 2017 movie The Shack examines the “problem of pain”—the dilemma of why a benevolent God permits suffering. The following are the core lessons learned from it: Forgiveness is for the…
5 Movies That Reveal God’s Purpose Through Suffering
