The Human Fault...
One of the main criticisms surrounding the God of Christianity pertains to the presence of suffering and evil in the world. If God is an all-powerful God (omniscient) and an all-loving God (benevolent) then why does God tolerate evil and suffering??? Some critics suggest that God takes pleasure in the atrocities of the world simply because He does not intervene. However, in the Bible the Lord asks Israel in Ezekiel 18:25, "Is his ways unjust? Is it not your ways that are unjust?" And then in Ezekiel 18:32 the Lord says, "For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone."
Which means that God's ways are not unjust and that God does not take the pleasure in the death of anyone. The Bible says in 2 Peter 3:9, "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance."
Unfortunately, everyone is not willing to come to repentance and obey the God of all creation! Remember, the condition of the world is not God's fault. Why? Because everything God created in the beginning was "very" good. Instead, it was the unjust ways of humanity, it was the sin of humanity, it was the abuse of their free will, and it was the misuse of the dominion God gave them as to why evil and suffering exists in the world. That's the real reason why the world is the way it is! It’s called, "The Human Fault," not the God fault!
Another reason why God allows the presence of suffering and evil in the world is not because God is not loving enough or not powerful enough to remove it. God could in a twinkle of an eye wipe out all evil and suffering, however, that wouldn't solve the issue. Why? Because just as Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the garden, someone else would carry the baton of sin. Just like how the United Sates captures a leader of ISIS, another leader assumes the position. That’s why God hasn’t snapped his fingers yet and eliminated evil, because he knew his creation would be rebellious all over again. But, there’s good news! God in fact has a plan to rid the world of its evil, and that plan is his Son Jesus Christ when he comes again to judge the living and the dead one last time. And after the final judgement, "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. He who was seated on the throne said, I am making everything new! Then he said, write this down for these words are trustworthy and true” (Revelation 21:4-5).
Therefore, the answer(s) to one of the most difficult questions surrounding the Christian Faith on why God’s tolerates the presence of evil and suffering is to allow his creation to know that God exists and to give those who want a loving relationship with God an opportunity to freely come to Him. We have to always remember that without evil, what is good? Without suffering, what is happiness? And without hate, what is love? Never forget that evil and suffering has a purpose. God can use it to bring about his purposes, to mold those who truly want a relationship with Him, and to bring others unto repentance. The bible says in Romans 8:28, "we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him who have been called according to his purpose." So, no matter the present suffering you may be enduring in your life, always remember that your suffering produces perseverance, that your suffering produces character, and that your suffering produces hope. And even though this idea of a loving God tolerating evil can be a rather difficult controversy, never forget that every soul is precious to God. #Time4Truth #GodLovesYou