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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Come on, the major symbol of Christianity was a common torture device in its day.  Yes.  Suffering is addressed.  Over and over again.

[b]I think the question is, “why does suffering exist for good/innocent people or people who did not choose it?” right?[/b]  Or are you asking why any unhappiness exists at all?  [/quote]

I am an oncology nurse and have seen many good people truly suffer. (Before people think too far; not all cancer patients suffer nor are in pain). I question over and over why good people suffer? What kind of god allows for such pain and suffering? Esp among the young, the people whose cancer came about due to no fault of their own? I see how religion provides comfort to my patients, and I am grateful that it does. I see the strength provided by religion but if asked, I would say god kinda sucks.

I appreciate those here who have suggested philosophy and books to read. That makes more sense than the notion that we can't understand happiness if we can't feel pain. Or the undulating river of ?? [/quote]

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