Holy Ouch! God's Purpose for Pain

The issue of pain and suffering has been one of the conundrums that mankind has pondered since time began. Various answers have been given for the troubling question, and few answers have supplied any real comfort. Are there truly reasons for pain? Is there a purpose behind suffering?

When we look at the world, we see misery. Wars bring death, injury, and privation. Diseases ravage old and young alike, a seeming disregard for the innocent or weak among us. Crime is ever present, from petty ...