Suffering is often quoted as one of the most difficult problems pertaining to faith in God. Lest such talks of suffering degenerates into a purely philosophical domain or a mere exercise of intellectual gymnastics, it is important to link arguments with the heart. The following is food for thought and action. In Professor John Stackhouse's book: "Can God be Trusted?", Stackhouse calls for any response to evil to include a sense of sharing responsibility. (p67)
Mother Teresa was once asked by a reporter, "Where is God?", pointing to an example of a baby dying alone in an alley in Calcutta. Her response is arresting.
"God is there, suffering with that baby," she said. "The question really is, where are you?"
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