Dios, el mal y otros ensayos

By Manuel Fraijó

Book Description

In this profound collection of essays, Manuel Fraijó tackles one of humanity's most enduring spiritual challenges: understanding how divine goodness coexists with worldly suffering. The enigma of evil presents itself not merely as an intellectual puzzle for philosophers and theologians, but as a fundamental test of Christian faith itself.

Fraijó approaches these weighty questions through thoughtful dialogue with contemporary thinkers and mentors, weaving together reflections on God, Jesus, evil, freedom, and the hope of resurrection. His exploration reveals how suffering can become an invitation to forge a deeper covenant with the divine, one that extends beyond death's threshold and offers particular solace to those who have known only shadows in this life.

The author's lucid and serene reflection addresses the core tension of relating God to everything that unfolds in human experience. In an age when many have stopped questioning the divine about life's hardships, Fraijó suggests that continuing to ask difficult questions, even uncomfortable ones, represents a legitimate form of theological rebellion against evil itself.

This collection invites readers into a mature spiritual conversation that doesn't promise easy answers. Instead, it offers the courage to sit with mystery, allowing some conclusions to remain deliberately open-ended while maintaining faith's essential dignity in the face of life's most challenging realities.