Why does God allow suffering?

Why does God allow suffering? Part 1
Suffering is not only a universal human experience but is also very difficult to accept.  Many times Christians are asked how could a good God allow suffering?  Because this is such a big part of human experience, Christians must give a response for this question. Before I give this response, let me add that all worldviews (atheism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, others?) must also be called to answer this question.  Many times it is only Christians who are asked. In my opinion, the Christian response to suffering is superior to others.
There are two types of answers to this question: The first is the philosophical answer, the second is the existential answer (that is, the answer at the emotional level).  Part 1 will cover the existential answer because it is the most important and most helpful to those who are suffering.  The proper response to human suffering has different aspects which are all linked together. First, we must recognize that we live it a world that that has been damaged by the continual sin of men and women. This is not the way the world began but it is the way it is now. Suffering is a part of human existence. If you have not suffered then you have not lived long enough. Secondly, the Christian view is that this life in this world is the only time we have to suffer.  Compared the eternal life to come, this life is quite short. Thirdly, some suffering serves a purpose we cannot see because we cannot see the future. Many times God is shaping us into a person with more perseverance and more character than we have today.  As hard as suffering is, it can lead to a future benefit. We may not understand what good can come from a particular type of suffering but we cannot see the future. The last answer (which also connects with the other three answers) is Jesus. In the end, Jesus is the answer to suffering. The best answer to suffering is not list of intellectual arguments because suffering is not a intellectual problem but rather a deeply personal problem. This deeply personal problem is answered by a person - the person of Jesus. So if we must suffer in this short life, Jesus has promised to be next to us with every step we take. If we must suffer, Jesus will give us the strength so that we will not be broken. If we must suffer, we will have someone next to us who knows what it is to suffer and die and then to conquer death. Are you in pain? Jesus knows that type of pain. Are you treated unjustly? Jesus lived a perfect life yet was unjustly executed. Have you felt humiliation? Jesus suffered more. For you see, as God and man, we look to a God who is not unsympathetic to our pain but a God who has suffered what we have suffered. Yes, this world has much suffering and we are called to suffer for a time much in the same way as Jesus did. And if Jesus, who is God, had to pass through the cross to conquer death then we also are called to carry our own cross. It's not easy but he has promised to never leave us. He has promised to carry us through this life into a eternal life when all tears will be wiped away and there will be a renewed earth and we will dwell in peace with Jesus and all those He has called.  This is the Christian response to suffering. Compare this with the answers (or non-answers) from atheism or Buddhism.  And after comparing, run to Jesus.  Accept the gift of eternal life.