One of Lewis's most famous arguments is that pain serves a functional purpose in a fallen world:
Lewis begins by addressing the "simplest form" of the problem: The Problem of Pain
Creating a world of free beings requires a stable, predictable environment. One of Lewis's most famous arguments is that
Like a or an artist , God desires our perfection and sanctification, not just our transient happiness. God desires our perfection and sanctification
Intellectual answers are a "preamble"; real pain requires courage and sympathy.