I write thought-provoking books that examine faith, suffering, and the human condition. Does God Care? seeks to understand if God is weak, uncaring, or non-existent in a world filled with pain and suffering.
I have endured suffering and pain, and have shared with others. Observing bombs falling, sleeping in shelters and cupboards, on active service in the Malayan Emergency, working as an army nurse in two military hospitals and burying bodies, I began to wonder if God is non-existent, incompetent or cruel.
Later I studied Theology, and became Assistant Chaplain in a Kent Hospital. My father was severely burnt from neck to ankle, Christine (my wife) developed brain tumours with Dementia and paralysis, while I suffered from two lots of cancer, broke my neck in a fall, and have Diabetes, Angina, Cramps and Arthritis.
My book, "Does God Care?" is an autobiography of my search for answers. Starting with religions, I found no answer. Then the Bible seemed to offer no clue until I studied Job and Isaiah, when a little began to make sense. But the teaching of Jesus in the Gospels answered so much more, that God is Love and does Care.
A profound exploration of faith, suffering, and divine care.
"IS GOD INCOMPETENT" seeks to find out if God is weak, uncaring, cruel, or non-existent in a world where pain and suffering exist. How can earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, disease, birth defects, wars, deformities, famines and countless other events that cause millions of deaths, intense pain and mental suffering, be part of a "loving God"?
I lived through World War II, my parents separated a number of times, and eventually divorced. I lived with my grandparents, my grandfather died and grandmother suffered from Dementia. I joined the Royal Army Medical Corps aged 17, was hospitalised four times, had to coffin and bury bodies, saw many deaths, and was posted on Active Service to The Malayan Emergency.
Later, my father was severely burnt and my wife developed brain tumours, Dementia, Paralysis and died. Having cared for my wife over six years, I became Diabetic, developed two lots of Cancer, Angina, diseased lungs and high blood pressure.
You can understand why I wondered if God was unreal, incompetent or uncaring. I began to study, and wrote "IS GOD INCOMPETENT" in 2003. My study of Geology, Scientific Research and new Medical discoveries, helped me to update and revise my book.
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"A profound exploration of faith and suffering that challenges readers to examine their deepest beliefs. Geoffrey's personal journey adds incredible authenticity to his theological insights."
"This book provides thoughtful answers to life's most difficult questions. Geoffrey's blend of personal experience and scholarly research creates a compelling narrative."
"A courageous work that doesn't shy away from hard questions. Geoffrey's writing is both intellectually rigorous and deeply personal. Highly recommended."
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