The Problem Of Pain -

Human pain is largely "man-made," resulting from our and the misuse of freedom.

One of Lewis's most famous arguments is that pain serves a functional purpose in a fallen world: The Problem of Pain

Lewis offers an imaginative account of the , where humanity chose self-sufficiency over dependence on God. The Purpose of Pain: "The Megaphone" Human pain is largely "man-made," resulting from our

Lewis begins by addressing the "simplest form" of the problem: Human pain is largely "man-made

This environment must remain consistent even when choices lead to pain; otherwise, free will is an illusion. 2. The Meaning of Goodness

: Therefore, God lacks either goodness, power, or both. Key Philosophical Pillars Lewis refutes this conclusion by redefining the core terms: 1. The Nature of Omnipotence God cannot do the "intrinsically impossible."