The theologian says that what we call evil is for our benefit-that we are placed in this world of sin and sorrow to develop character. If this is true I ask why the infant dies? (Robert G. Ingersoll)

The theologian says that what we call evil is for our benefit-that we are placed in this world of sin and sorrow to develop character. If this is true I ask why the infant dies?

Robert G. Ingersoll

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