In Jodi Picoult's "The Storyteller," a character named Leo expresses disbelief that anyone could still have faith in God after encountering numerous evil individuals. This sentiment highlights a common struggle with faith in the face of human cruelty and suffering.

Leo's response underscores the importance of hope and resilience, as he counters that his encounters with survivors serve as a testament to the goodness in humanity. Through this dialogue, Picoult explores the complexities of faith and the human experience, suggesting that, despite the presence of evil, the stories of survival and strength provide reason to believe in a higher power.