God's Problem

All who struggle with the issue of suffering, especially in light of natural disasters such as the Haiti earthquake, should read this book. Christians and non-Christians readers alike have much to be gained. Although the author is a former Christian minister who, in his words, “has lost his faith,” his message is, in some ways, uplifting.

The author's greatest contribution is the depth and breath of his analysis of the many ways in which suffering is addressed in Scripture. Although he draws different conclusions that I would draw I think he he should be commended for the both the profundity and the comprehensive nature of his analysis.