The second assumption is that the universe is logical and orderly. When some sort of tragedy occurs, we look for some explanation. We believe that there is a cause for things happening in the universe. The third assumption is that people are important. We are fairly unconcerned when bad things happen to ears of corn, or fish, or cows.
People are different, in our estimation, from plants and animals, and are more important.
The fourth assumption is that we believe life is worth living. We believe life is worth living otherwise we would just end it all. And finally, the fifth assumption is that we believe we can find answers that will help us in understanding life. The Problem of Suffering Whatever are our assumptions, the truth is that we all have a problem with suffering. We don't understand suffering very well.