Periagoge
Scenario

When religious explanations feel hollow

My pastor says everything happens for a reason but I just watched my neighbor's baby die of cancer and I cannot find any reason that makes sense.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Witnessing innocent suffering exposes the gap between doctrinal answers and lived reality.

Your guide for this
Rumi
Rumi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Faith and suffering — the theodicy question?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.