Why is there so much suffering?

Question:Because of :ignorance, intolerance, greed, religion, lack of empathy, testosterone, desire, selfishness, people blinded by their own reality and not able to see above and beyond it so cycles continue on and on, genes, a stronger desire to self preserve then to change or make a peaceful stand to make a difference, group mentality, brainwashing, bad parenting, religion oh I have mentioned that already....

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Because of :ignorance, intolerance, greed, religion, lack of empathy, testosterone, desire, selfishness, people blinded by their own reality and not able to see above and beyond it so cycles continue on and on, genes, a stronger desire to self preserve then to change or make a peaceful stand to make a difference, group mentality, brainwashing, bad parenting, religion oh I have mentioned that already....

Because Life's A *****

without suffering we know not joy...

cuz of your face

So we can appreciate the positive.

It's all caused by mankind. :]

if there wasnt suffering then you couldnt know happiness....simply as that....

because of people's selfishness. honestly. if people weren't so set on making a fortune for themselves, then the people who work for them, and get payed nothing, wouldn't suffer. wars would not be started, people wouldn't go hungry, etc. As sad as it is this isn't going to change. The only thing capable of changing peoples' hearts is God.

Because the worlds going emo
Honestly

Well in New Zealand the inflation of emo's makes me want to leave

You might be expecting a big answer.

Well,

God finds it humorous.

so that we appreciate happiness?

Suffering is a part of life, but only a small part. Nobody ever seems to notice when things are joyous, peaceful or plain boring. Most only remember the pain and suffering. When things get better you should remember the suffering, it'll help you appreciate the good times even more.

what is with all this "so we can know happiness" crap?

That is NOT why there is suffering in this world. What about organisms that cannot experience happiness, but can surely suffer. Can a fly experience happiness? What about a Starfish? However, we know that they can suffer. What would be the point in those creatures suffering if its purpose is to allow the appreciation of happiness. Those answers are garbage.

There is suffering simply because there are organisms who have the capacity to feel emotional and physical pain on this Earth. That is why there is suffering. People attack other people, animals attack other animals. Bricks fall, earthquakes occur, Tsunamis occur, and organisms are in the way, and thus suffer pain. Its pretty simple.

Suffering makes you more resolute.

Many religions contend suffering exists because we need to grow and understand. Some even say it was our choice to be born in this world.

Preferring Satan to God.