The Problem of Evil combined with the problem of Free Will

[Whateverist]

How do theists justify the fact that people have different experiences, not under their own control in anyone's definition of free-will, and maintain that God is Just.

I haven't responded up until now because the "problem of evil" isn't of much interest to me as a settled atheist.  Granted though, it is probably a very popular pathway out of belief for lots of former Christians. But I think the short answer to your question is they don't over think it.  I doubt if many dwell on any inconsistencies enough to experience much cognitive dissonance.  Many actually describe their relationship as one of an infant to its loving parent.  Others think of themselves as sheep in relation to their shepherd.  So I wouldn't hold out much hope of critical thought from that bunch.  Once you're out you can see how xtianity infantilizes its followers.  But when you're in those who examen the idols too closely are looked at as ingrates.

I've got a few thoughts about the free will end of things too but nothing remarkably new.