The common Christian belief about God having a plan for one's life seems to come up frequently. Along with proclaiming that "Jesus did not die for my sins," I think I have to add that "God does not have a plan for my life." This is where I think Buddhist philosophy has a much clearer answers to life's questions beginning with the understanding that suffering exists. The question of God's existence is not an important question.
NPR recently interviewed Kate Bowler, the author of "Everything happens for a reason and other lies I've loved." Titled "what not to say to the terminally ill" it explores how to react to the suffering of others. She also has an NPR podcast "Everything happens."
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