A review by emma_lynn_writes
The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis
3.0
In his usual detailed and logical fashion, in this book C.S. Lewis succeeds in breaking down the idea that pain can not exist in a world created by a good God. His words speak not only to the skeptic, but to the Christian who needs to be encouraged to look to God, not the world, for their joy and satisfaction.
However, I did disagree with a few of Lewis' assumptions, and as a result, conclusions. One of the big ones is his assumption of the truth of evolution, which undergirds his explanation of the Fall, as well as his discussions of animal pain. Less problematic is his assumption of the centrality of free will, which may nevertheless result in many of his arguments falling flat for the Calvinist like me.
However, I did disagree with a few of Lewis' assumptions, and as a result, conclusions. One of the big ones is his assumption of the truth of evolution, which undergirds his explanation of the Fall, as well as his discussions of animal pain. Less problematic is his assumption of the centrality of free will, which may nevertheless result in many of his arguments falling flat for the Calvinist like me.