Suffering

We are in some sense better off not having satisfying answers to vexing questions about why suffering, evil, and pain exist in the world. If we can say, "Oh, there's a clear reason for this," we can remain aloof, safe in the cool and lofty realm of impersonal logic in relation to human suffering.  We can explain instead of empathize, theorize instead of pray, and answer instead of act. But in the absence of a satisfying logical explanation for human suffering, we must descend from our brains into our hearts and respond to the suffering of others with tears and action, not just words and more words.

​So, we practice compassion and intercession not because we have fully satisfying answers to explain the suffering of others, but because we do not.
 
--Brian D. Mclaren

I can't think of anything worth adding.