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In The Problem of Pain, C.S. Lewis, one of the most renowned Christian authors and thinkers, examines a universally applicable question within the human condition: “If God is good and all-powerful, why does he allow his creatures to suffer pain?” With his signature wealth of compassion and insight, C.S. Lewis offers answers to these crucial questions and shares his hope and wisdom to help heal a world hungering for a true understanding of human nature.

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The Problem of Pain answers the universal question, "Why would an all-loving, all-knowing God allow people to experience pain and suffering?" Master Christian apologist C.S. Lewis asserts that pain is a problem because our finite, human minds selfishly believe that pain-free lives would prove that God loves us. In truth, by asking for this, we want God to love us less, not more than he does. "Love, in its own nature, demands the perfecting of the beloved; that the mere 'kindness' which tolerates anything except suffering in its object is, in that respect at the opposite pole from Love." In addressing "Divine Omnipotence," "Human Wickedness," "Human Pain," and "Heaven," Lewis succeeds in lifting the reader from his frame of reference by artfully capitulating these topics into a conversational tone, which makes his assertions easy to swallow and even easier to digest. Lewis is straightforward in aim as well as honest about his impediments, saying, "I am not arguing that pain is not painful. Pain hurts. I am only trying to show that the old Christian doctrine that being made perfect through suffering is not incredible. To prove it palatable is beyond my design." The mind is expanded, God is magnified, and the reader is reminded that he is not the center of the universe as Lewis carefully rolls through the dissertation that suffering is God's will in preparing the believer for heaven and for the full weight of glory that awaits him there. While many of us naively wish that God had designed a "less glorious and less arduous destiny" for his children, the fortune lies in Lewis's inclination to set us straight with his charming wit and pious mind. --Jill Heatherly

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Series: Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: HarperOne; Revised ed. edition (April 28, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0060652969
ISBN-13: 978-0060652968
Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.4 x 8 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (421 customer reviews)
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- #2 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Religious Studies > Ethics
- #8 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Christian Living > Death & Grief
- #24 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Theology > Apologetics

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ByJohn D. MCPEAKon July 19, 2017

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C.S. Lewis, in his way of expressing thought, makes one feel as if this is the most sensible thing I've ever read. His refreshing logic makes one feel sane. Addressing the most difficult problem confronting the Christian claim of Good God who is also the Creator of all. Whence then evil and suffering? Although no answer fully satisfies, Lewis makes this clear that this only a problem for Christian Theists, which is itself a profound thought. Because the Atheistic position has no moral absolute to appeal to or complain about, they must borrow from Christianity in order to voice their opposition to the suffering in the world they live in.

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Excellent book. It's an excellent insight into a subject ...

ByT. D. Robisonon January 24, 2016

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Excellent book. It's an excellent insight into a subject that every one of us has to deal with, some more often than others. Great help to me personally while going through a tremendous loss. This book gave me the courage I needed to go through for the first several months of my own pain. I started reading it not knowing what to expect. By the time I finished reading it, it changed me--made me stronger emotionally and intellectually.

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died a cruel and painful death on the cross to rescue us from eternal ...

ByW. Sanderson November 5, 2015

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This has been one of my favorites over the years. In our consumer culture, as we pop pain pills to alleviate every little hurt, we wonder why we are so unhappy. C.S. Lewis has taught me to embrace pain and suffering as necessary for living well. We learn so much from pain, chiefly to turn to God for help and comfort. When we do that we can go joyously into the future, without fear of pain and death, for God is with us. Why God embraces pain as part of the human condition, so much so, that he as Son of man, died a cruel and painful death on the cross to rescue us from eternal pain and suffering is beyond me. But I believe that and accept that he will save me and that heaven will be awesome, free from pain and suffering. Praise God!

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Lewis in His Humble Genius: A Must Read

ByT. Lauxon August 10, 2015

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Beautiful and thought-provoking book, one of Lewis' best covering one of the most important topics we should look at as human beings. As usual, he avoids making presumptions and examines them instead, so that a true foundation can be built. He is masterful at making analogies so that the reader can understand the philosophical statements he is making. This makes Lewis one of my favorite authors.

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This is a very difficult book and one has to ...

ByPat Austinon October 29, 2015

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This is a very difficult book and one has to take into account the period it was written. As one sifts through book, there are a lot of nuggets that can be applied to anyone's life. Life is difficult but this book helps you to understand God and think differently about struggles experienced in life!

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Lewis and his awesome intellect and honesty on a subject that all of ...

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What can I say, it's C.S. Lewis and his awesome intellect and honesty on a subject that all of mankind deals with.

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Another part of the triage

ByRoxanne Jenkinson May 9, 2017

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As always C.S.Lewis at his best. This is part of a sweet triage of the gains we are to achieve through life's many depths of. despair. Always with the Masters hand.

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Very human to question this aspect of life...

ByM. Kraneon October 20, 2014

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If you have EVER questioned God about the issues of pain and suffering in a world created by a " Loving God" , I strongly recommend reading this book. I was able to achieve an completely new point of view and get a level of comfort previously unattainable. It is a difficult read but worth the effort! The God for C.S. Lewis and his practical approach to such a divisive issue. While I still wonder about God's motivations...I don't hold the bitter anger I once did about this particular situation. And I'm reminded that I am NOT God and while it's human for me to question it is arrogant to expect to completely understand the mind of GOD. I am properly and appropriately humbled.

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Lewis denies the literal creation account. Turned me off.

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partly due to the fact that his English is so much better than the average person today

C.S. Lewis can be rather difficult to read. Partly due to the fact it was written 75+ years ago; partly due to the fact that his English is so much better than the average person...Read more

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