How does religion explain infant deaths?

We read about the deaths of babies and children as a result of wars, diseases, or simply human cruelty. What did they do to recieve such a tragic fate? Is there an explanation for this in any religion?

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SW-User

I'm no expert, but it should be common knowledge that the world is not the way it should be, and that a religion may look toward a future when everything will be alright.

Renkon · 41-45, M

@SW-UserYou have a point there.
Maybe religion was intended to be a blueprint for a better future. In today's environment, however, that purpose has become muddled. Don't you think?

SW-User

@Renkon For sure, in society, a one true way just won't cut it.

Renkon · 41-45, M

@SW-User Hmm.... may be that's true🤔

SW-User

@Renkon I see it as of now as a paradox within many other paradoxes, how can the human populace get along with each other, to have that as a part of how we believe, which has been so foreign to most of beliefs throughout history. However, as i think of what my belief might be, the world is within that framework at odds with the one who created it, and so eventually there'll be a righting of all the wrongs. In the meantime, for ecumenical efforts, and a striving for clarity and compassion regardless of our beliefs or unbeliefs seems like it wouldn't be a waste of time.

Renkon · 41-45, M

@SW-User I agree with you there. Perhaps we can get back to basics, with compassion, tolerance, fraternity, and acceptance as the core of our society. That way, we may create a environment for healthy discussions and dialogueson differentideas.