--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: A God who did not abolish suffering-worse…" description: "\"A God who did not abolish suffering-worse , a God who abolished sin precisely by suffering-is a scandal to the modern mind.\" — Peter Kreeft" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c47/peter-kreeft-820_abolish_a-god-who-did-not-abolish-suffering-wors_1974453.png" --- # A God who did not abolish suffering-worse , a God who… ![“A God who did not abolish suffering-worse , a God who abolished sin precisely by suffering-is a scandal to the modern mind.” quote by Peter Kreeft](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c47/peter-kreeft-820_abolish_a-god-who-did-not-abolish-suffering-wors_1974453.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c47/peter-kreeft-820_abolish_a-god-who-did-not-abolish-suffering-wors_1974453.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c47/peter-kreeft-820_abolish_a-god-who-did-not-abolish-suffering-wors_1974453.png) > “A God who did not abolish suffering-worse , a God who abolished sin precisely by suffering-is a scandal to the modern mind.” [Peter Kreeft](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/peter-kreeft/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A deity who ends suffering by imposing suffering is paradoxical, challenging modern rational expectations of a loving God. **In simple terms:** A God who uses suffering to end suffering seems contradictory. Key Takeaway Question how divine justice aligns with human suffering. Themes theology philosophy suffering paradox faith Mood contemplative serious thought‑provoking Type philosophical theological When to use this quote - personal crisis - counseling - academic debate - religious education Key Concepts theodicy ethical dilemmas metaphysics Questions to Reflect On - Why do we struggle with the concept of a suffering God? - Can suffering be reconciled with divine love? 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