When teaching undergraduate students about the problem of suffering, I have sometimes found it hard to explain to them why it is a “problem” for those who believe in God.  Many people do not find it an insurmountable problem; many others do.  My concern is far less where someone lines up on that issue than on that they realize it is indeed a huge issue that should not be ignored or swept under a rug.

It took a while for some of my students at Rutgers to see the problem years ago when I was teaching about it, as I mentioned in my last post.  I continue my reflections here.  Again,

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