
Why Bad Things Must Happen to Good People
In an orderly and just world, religion would be just a cosmic vending machine. Unpredictable suffering makes true virtue possible.

In an orderly and just world, religion would be just a cosmic vending machine. Unpredictable suffering makes true virtue possible.

Suffering is everywhere. And yet, by the way we sometimes talk, you’d think it’s a rarity. Or at least better to avoid in polite company.

Underlying animosity can transform our view of otherwise vibrant goodness into something repulsive to be discarded as soon as possible.