Of all the challenges thrown at faith in God in modern times, perhaps the most difficult is explaining the problem of suffering. How can a loving God allow suffering to continue in the world which He created?

Fear is a G-d given emotion meant to alert us to danger. G-d gave it to us, to get our attention, so we can quickly decide whether to flee the threat or stand and fight. Physically it produces a rush of adrenaline, to give us the extra strength and energy burst needed to deal with whatever is threatening us.

If God redeemed our ancestors from Egypt, why does religion feels so much like slavery? If you are feeling crushed by the demands of Torah, you are not alone. Judaism is not unique among religions when it places demands on people which G-d never intended.

“It broke my heart. I feel crushed.” That’s how we describe our feelings when a love relationship breaks up or turns into a big disappointment. Why do these losses bring out such deep feelings? It might show us how human beings are “wired.” Do these deep feelings reveal we are made for deep relationships?