Free Will, Suffering, and Divine Responsibility

This chapter examines the interplay between free will, human choices, and suffering, positing that God grants individuals the autonomy to shape their futures while bearing the responsibility for their decisions. It draws parallels between the inherent rights of parents and the state to impose suffering for developmental purposes, and the divine rationale behind the existence of evil. Additionally, the discussion explores the implications of divine hiddenness on character development, arguing that such hiddenness serves a purpose in personal and moral growth.