Yeah, sucks right? Not criticizing you, but I just think, about this idea, that that justification only goes so far for a person--we need better meaning stories around why we suffer than just "to evolve". Doesn't really give someone much comfort I think. :) Ugh...
I agree, but I think it's an important point because there are a lot of people who think suffering is completely bad and that goal should be to reach a state without suffering. I don't think such a state would be desirable and anyone who has played a video game with cheats for more than 10 minutes knows why :)
Agree with that too, it's not a binary tho/either or. We need balance :D Too much suffering/damage = erosion and stagnation, not enough = stagnation. But you need reward, too. Reward greater than a cessation of suffering. Because otherwise all you have is peace, and end to suffering, rather than something more beautiful, fun and useful. Good luck to you! :)