Why is the world so evil? Well the answer is simple, because God loves us. In previous post I've read of people who have blamed God for all our problems, which is understandable for if he really is all powerful then he could simply take all of our pains away and we would live in peace with our brothers and play harps all day. But of course what a ridiculous proposition this is, and in fact was the vary same proposal that Lucifer(satan) presented in heaven, before the world was. He suggested that he would make us be good and we would live with no crime or hurt, which is what all of you are asking for is it not? But also we would live with no happiness for if we know not of bad we no nothing of good. But God, being the wonderful father he is, would never let us suffer such a life. Then Jesus suggested his plan allowing us to come down to earth and have the freedom to chose between good and evil, and all for those who would fall into temptation, Christ would suffer the consequences. God, being the loving God that he is, allowed Jesus to come to earth. "God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son." Because God loved us we are now here, free to choose. We are held accountable for what good and for what evil we do in this life. If you look at every natural thing in this world it is filled with beauty and grace, testifying of the goodness of God. The world is filled with evil and pain because we fill is with such, with the lustful desires of our hearts, we with our jealous grip tear what once was good in people, their innocence, their perfect ability to love. An infants eyes hold no pain, no fear nor hatred only curiosity, longing and love. God should never be accountable for the wars and contentions of this world, and if it were not for him and his son's redeeming sacrifice none of it would be bearable.
"Then sings my soul my savior God to thee, how great thou art, how great thou art."
-Let Your Beat Go On Forever