It is widely assumed, contrary to fact, that theism necessarily involves the two assumptions which cannot be squared with the existence of so much suffering, and that therefore, per impossibile, they simply have to be squared with the existence of all this suffering, somehow.
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Nationality: German Type: Philosopher Born: July 1, 1921 Death: September 4, 1980 |
The conventional view serves to protect us from the painful job of thinking.
This strategy represents our policy for all time. Until it's changed.

