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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sree251 · 41-45, M

Is your own life not a tragic fate? Is there an explanation why you exist in a world of wars, diseases, and human cruelty? Your body is going to die one way or another, and it is not going to be painless.

Renkon · 41-45, M

@sree251

Is your own life not a tragic fate?

I didn't get that.
Why do you think our lives are tragic fate? And why do you believe natural death is painful?

sree251 · 41-45, M

@Renkon What is natural death? Sudden death - heart failure while the body is asleep - do occur but rare. Usually, your body breaks down as it ages and you suffer the illnesses of disability, immune system failures, anxiety, and depression. What about enough money to live on till you die if war doesn't come your way?

Renkon · 41-45, M

@sree251 I believe joy and sorrow are closely intertwined in the human experience.

sree251 · 41-45, M

@Renkon If that is your belief, then that is your religion: life is both joy and and sorrow. Some babies have tragic fates while some do not.

Renkon · 41-45, M

@sree251 You mentioned 'tragic fate'. That is where my skepticism comes in. Who or what determines the 'fate' of an individual child? Some grow up and have a good life. Some simply encounter a tragic 'fate' and die young.

Where does the 'fate' come from? What do religions say about this? This is the question I was asking.

sree251 · 41-45, M

@Renkon

You mentioned 'tragic fate'. That is where my skepticism comes in. Who or what determines the 'fate' of an individual child? Some grow up and have a good life. Some simply encounter a tragic 'fate' and die young.

"Tragic fate" is your phrase in your original post. I am using your phrase. I don't believe that life is created by a supernatural power that determines the destiny of individuals.

Where does the 'fate' come from? What do religions say about this? This is the question I was asking.

Why do you accept the beliefs of religion and then question those beliefs? Are you questioning those beliefs as a non-believer (atheist)?