Yalova, northwestern Turkey, August 17, 1999, following the 7.6 magnitude İzmit earthquake. Source: Sadik Gulec | Shutterstock “We could bear nearly any pain or disappointment if we thought there was ...

Life’s challenges often appear to pile up at once. A series of unfortunate events—a lousy breakup followed by an illness, or a car breakdown coinciding with financial troubles—can feel overwhelming.

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” — Bible (Jeremiah 29:11) A good friend of mine committed suicide several ...

We’ve all heard it before: "Good things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people." It’s a simple, comforting narrative. One that offers a sense of control in a world that, frankly, ...

There’s a moment most of us encounter sooner or later—when something devastating happens to someone who least deserves it. A humanitarian teacher is struck by illness and passes away too soon. A ...

The Texas floods have left many wondering why bad things happen to good people. The question has echoed through generations, challenging both faith and reason. Nelson ...

Harold S. Kushner, an American rabbi, wrote a book with the title: When Bad Things Happen to Good People, which became a bestseller. He does not give a real answer to the problem, why bad things ...

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do good things happen to bad people? These are two age old questions that many people wonder about. Many religions will try to answer these questions with ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Atheism is slowly gaining ground [Photo: Courtesy] Seeking to understand religion and get ...