This is the classic argument from atheists. If there is truly a benevolent Creator God he would never allow pain. Really? Why do you endure the pain of exercise? Because the end result is to build up. Atheists simply have no one to go to when they suffer. Is all pain bad? Predominately, people would take pain over death – right? Many would never betray a friend or even a strong moral conviction just to avoid pain. Valeen Schnurr was a student at Columbine High School when Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold went on a rampage killing 13 people and then themselves. Where was God? Already wounded she was crying out to God. Klebold said “God? Why do you believe in God?” Valeen replied “Because I believe in God. I was raised that way.” Valeen had 37 separate wounds so Klebold walked away for some reason. Why? God knows. Valeen now works in adoption helping to save the lives of children.