Similar to a novel in which readers choose their own paths, Why Is There Suffering? by Bethany Sollereder allows readers who want to better understand the existence of suffering the opportunity to sort through the most common and viable options, ultimately discovering answers that make the most sense to them.
The book challenges the common theological perspective that links violence and suffering in the animal kingdom to humanity's fall. It presents a compelling argument for the coexistence of a benevolent God and a good creation, asserting that multiple factors can account for the existence of violence and suffering, rather than attributing it solely to human actions. This exploration invites readers to reconsider the nature of divinity and the world around them.