by Maddie Christensen
The “Asking Big Questions” series is made in cooperation with the Wilford Woodruff Papers Project.
In a world full of natural disasters, instability, wars, and conflicts, many people wonder why terrible things continue to happen. It feels like we are constantly being bombarded with bad news, heartache, and grief. Through our time here on Earth, we will go through various trials and tribulations that can be hard to understand. So, why do bad things happen to people who are trying to do good? There are three main reasons:
- To help us learn.
- To help us come closer to Jesus Christ through His Atonement.
- To help us have empathy for those around us.
Hear also Pres. Spencer W. Kimball:
https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/spencer-w-kimball/tragedy-destiny/