Why Does a Loving God Allow Suffering?

Perhaps you have heard this question. In fact, it is likely that you have asked it yourself.  Why does God allow people to suffer? This is the nice way to express the sentiment. There are other, more 'attitudinal' ways.  One is to say 'When I stand in front of God, he is going to have some explaining to do.' This one is usually accompanied by a picture of poor, starving Africans or children...

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