Starting from the premise that we are surrounded by marvels and mysteries, I dare write that the world’s greatest sufferers have produced the most shining examples of unconquerable faith.

The greatest Christians in history seem to say that their sufferings ended up bringing them the closest to God.

At the time of the death of God himself on the Cross, nobody saw how anything good could ever result from this tragedy. And, yet, God foresaw it as the best thing that could happen, not the worst: the opening of heaven to human beings. Mystery of mysteries! But John Guillaumier (April 23) isan agnostic.

“Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and of the knowledge of God! How incomprehensible are his judgements and how unsearchable his ways!

“For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his councillor? How can anyone understand God’s proselytisation?” (Romans 11: 33,34).

If I quote the apostle Paul, “Suffering produces perseverance, perseverance character, and character hope,” he would be insensitive to the message – he still doesn’t know faith even exists.

Scripture describes God as a hidden God and you have to make an effort of faith to find Him.

That’s why Christians concentrate on one person, who, in reality, bore the burden of the sinsof all humanity – Jesus Christ. Expert testimony constitutes compelling evidence that the risen Christ was who He claimed to be - the one and only Son of God.

The bright intellect, inquisitive mind and grave doubts and scepticism Guillaumier has embraced for so long should buckle under the weight of historical truth, constantly derided by him.