The Issue of Suffering

laws of nature control the rest of the universe and are, thus, evil-free, man is free and leads his life according to his free will. This difference is, in fact, the real reason for what is called the ‘problem of evil.’ All the evils of this human world result from the wrong use of human freedom. Corruption in social systems results in many kinds of diseases. Likewise, wars, global warming, pollution, ecological problems, etc., result from the misuse of human freedom. Misinterpretation Due to Incorrect Reference The reality is that this doubt arises from misinterpreting the actual scenario, i.e., viewing a phenomenon that should be seen concerning humans from the perspective of God, which is contrary to scientific facts. For instance, the issue of AIDS is considered a grave problem in today’s era. However, according to medical research, it results from the incorrect use of human freedom. Medical science also acknowledges that several diseases are inherited from ancestors. These are known as atavistic diseases. Likewise, various epidemics spread, causing thousands of deaths or ill health. According to medical research, these are also primarily human-induced. A famous personality in Delhi, Dr. Arun Shourie’s son, is paralyzed. This suffering occurred due to a wrong injection he received in a hospital in America at a young age, which resulted in his physical paralysis. Similarly, numerous people die or become disabled due to violence and wars; all these are also the result of human actions, etc. The fact is that attributing human suffering to nature is