Human pain is largely "man-made," resulting from our and the misuse of freedom.
: Pain removes the "false sense of happiness" and self-sufficiency that keeps us from God. The Problem of Pain
Lewis offers an imaginative account of the , where humanity chose self-sufficiency over dependence on God. The Purpose of Pain: "The Megaphone" Human pain is largely "man-made," resulting from our
: It provides the only opportunity for a "rebel soul" to amend and surrender. Difficult Topics Human pain is largely "man-made
If you'd like to explore this further,g., from an atheist or alternate theological view) A list of his for a presentation C.S. Lewis on the Problem of Pain
Like a or an artist , God desires our perfection and sanctification, not just our transient happiness.