It's what you get with free will. Nobody knows God's purpose, or if he has one, or if he even exists. 

This is what I do know. If I take a moment out of my day to be thankful, it makes me a better person. Religion teaches us some very important lesson, regardless if you believe in it or not. 

It's ok to focus on the positive things once in a while. 

I mean the sufferings, wars, deadly diseases, etc. It makes me wonder sometimes about this question

Imyourfed

What good is existence if you don't get to experience it?

I personally don't believe it would be benevolent at all to live in a perfectly manicured existence.

ideasfromtheedge

If a benevolent God exists, why does evil exist in the world?

What good is existence if you don't get to experience it?

I personally don't believe it would be benevolent at all to live in a perfectly manicured existence. 