That seems to be a real headinthesand approach . <| sep |> I definitely have a way to tell . There would be a measurable and immediate reduction in suffering . This is about as logical as someone entering a hospital or dentist office and shutting down those operations because of all the pain and suffering . Ever go to a burn unit or a physical therapy unit ? there is a lot of pain there , but if they didn ' t go through that they would be much worse off . You way to tell is simply way off the mark . If one gives or supports the argument that there is no good reason for the amount of suffering in the world than they have the responsibility to back up that claim . You ' ve been given a logical possibility for the amount of suffering in the world if you cannot or will not refute it then your criticism has failed . Some people come to faith and trust in Jesus Christ via difficult times . I see no indication in the bible that God ' s purpose is to have us have a carefree life but to forge us into those who freely chose to extend those things that God values like love , mercy , honesty , integrity and etc .