The Adult Universe

We have the free will to make the most of these things.

We also have the capability to suffer when the adult universe plays rough.

The unstated axiom that some folks invoke is “no suffering of an innocent is acceptable in a universe run by a good God”. I disagree. From the stunted perspective of a child, a bee that stings for no reason is not fair or good, and the universe that allows it is not good. An adult can feel very bad for a child that has been stung, but accept that it is better than either of two other alternatives: a universe with out bees at all, or a universe with bees and a parent hovering nearby, every second of the day.

I can accept that not everyone agrees with me.

…but what amazes me is that the discussion only comes up when a telegenic disaster hits.

[via tjic.com]