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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pdockal · 56-60, M

Yes it's tragic
Yes it's horrible
Yes there is an explanation

Renkon · 41-45, M

@pdockal Can you say what the explanation is?

pdockal · 56-60, M

@Renkon

You have to have faith
Without that you'll never understand
Everybody has free will
Evil exists which influences free will
We are here for multiple purposes
Most who die innocent are in heaven and their place here was complete
Sometimes our purpose has nothing to do with us