The Question We All Face Few questions trouble us more deeply than why suffering exists. When tragedy strikes—whether in the form of personal loss, societal catastrophe, or natural disaster—we instinctively search for meaning. Why must these terrible things occur? What possible purpose could they serve? This questioning becomes especially acute in moments of personal grief. When we lose someone we …

The Arrogance of Nihilism When we declare that life has no value, we are making an extraordinary claim: that we have understood existence completely. This is, at its core, a remarkable assertion of omniscience. How could we possibly know, with any certainty, that the remainder of our days holds nothing of worth when we have yet to experience them? There …