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If Only I Were God

One Man’s Solution to the Problem of Pain and Suffering

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Logarithmic illustration of the observable universe by Pablo Carlos Budassi, with our solar system at the center and the cosmic web at the edge

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The book

The price of freedom is higher than we ever imagined. The suffering of the innocents in the presence of an acquiescent God is a question of faith and justice for the ages.

A penetrating, logical analysis of God’s creation reveals the startling truth about God’s design, purpose and dilemma in the creation of humanity. It is also our call to understand and respond. Chapter by chapter, If Only I Were God forges each vital link in the chain of understanding until, at last, the complete and powerful images of hope, truth, transcendence and triumph blaze before us.

“Frank M. Fanella masterfully and logically moves through one of the toughest topics faced in humanity. Frank doesn’t shy away from the topic of suffering, nor does he give an answer that is easily come by. As I read a few chapters at a time, over the course of 2020, before Frank decided on HAVAH Publishing as the home for his masterpiece, I would find myself in tears. Dealing with the topic of suffering puts If Only I Were God at home with HAVAH. We don’t hide from reality here, or sugarcoat hard topics. For a year, I prayed this book would sit here so we could share his genius answers with the world–and HERE IT IS!”

Amy Rice, President, Havah Publishing

Videos & Podcasts

Podcast

Adam Bird Podcast

Heroes Media Group

Podcast

Real Catholic Man Podcast

Ryan Ayala, Episode 09

Television

Daily Spark TV

“If Only I Were God”

Review

Books of the Month Review

“If Only I Were God”

Video, 3 parts

“If Only I Were God” discussion

Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3

Prayers

A Contagion of Hope

“Christ Our Light! Your light rises in our darkness…”

For Peace of Soul

St Teresa of Ávila

Covid-19

To Our Lady of Guadalupe

Frank M. Fanella

About Frank

Frank M. Fanella is an attorney and advisor living in the western suburbs of Chicago. He is the father of three children and the grandfather of two. A Roman Catholic with a strong faith, he has always had an abiding interest in philosophy and spirituality, coupled with an affinity for mystery and the big, essential questions of life.