It is not easy to explain why God permits evil, but an atheist can’t explain the existence of goodness. How could a spiritless, soul-less, cross-less, Godless universe become the center of faith, purity, sacrifice, and martyrdom? How can decency be a decent thing if there is no God? Since God is love, why should w e be surprised that want of it should end in pain, hate, broken hearts, and war?