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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Adstar · 56-60, M

We live in an imperfect world in imperfect bodies that die.. Some die after 100 days, some die after 100 years.. The length of life is not guaranteed.. The only guarantee if that our current faulty bodies will die.. Everyone is going to die..

Renkon · 41-45, M

@Adstar That's the logical answer. True.

Adstar · 56-60, M

@Renkon Yep and as a Christian i believe when we die we shall enter into a perfect eternal life that is far far better then the current one and therefore i do not see death as a ""tradgic fate"" I see it as the end of an imperfect life and the start of a perfect life.. The death of these bodies is a Blessing to one who believes Jesus and trusts in the Atonement He secured by His death on the cross..