Mr Khan said:
Omnibenevolence is the leg that gets shortened most often, that god intends for evil and suffering as part of some grand plan, although this falls short of our understanding of benevolence. |
God does not 'intend' for or 'cause' evil and suffering, humanity has made the choices leading that. Adversity can be used by God in the process of turning one into a better/stronger person without being caused by God. You must understand the doctrinal difference between causing suffering for good, and using suffering for good. I don't intend for my children to suffer pain due to their poor decisions, but locking them up in thier room forever and insulating them from reality just to keep them from pain is not an option if I truly love them. If my child makes a poor choice that causes them or others pain, I did not cause that, but I can use it as an opportunity to instruct them in a better way to live.