I doubt a loving God would allow so much evil and suffering in the world. Surely if God was real, he’d either not let it happen, or he’d answer our prayers and do something about it.
Other Helpful Stuff:
Romans 8:18-39
John Piper – sermon text – The Suffering of Christ and the Sovereignty of God
John Dickson – short article – How to answer people who ask: “Does suffering disprove God’s existence?”
Don Carson – book – How Long O Lord
John Dickson – book – If I Were God, I’d End All The Pain