Question for the Christians posting.

I mean no disrespect as I was raised Catholic myself but I've started questioning a lot. I have a question that no one's ever been able to answer. If everything that happens is God's will, then why do innocent children die of cancer every day, why are they born with horrific birth defects, why would God want a child to suffer in this way? From a mom who's lived it first hand.

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Budwick · 70-79, M

I think you are taking some shortcuts in your search for understanding - and it's leading you to confusion.

Just think about your question - "If everything that happens is God's will" - Right there is where I think you are getting into trouble. I think you are talking about predestination and it's a very difficult and confusing topic.

But, I don't believe that God causes cancer in anybody.
I don't think that God interferes with the direction of our lives.

But if you are starting off believing that God wants children to suffer - I think you need to regroup.

CookieLuvsBunny · 31-35, F

@Budwick

"If everything that happens is God's will" - Right there is where I think you are getting into trouble.

But, I don't believe that God causes cancer in anybody.
I don't think that God interferes with the direction of our lives.

But if you are starting off believing that God wants children to suffer - I think you need to regroup.

So does God want to do something about suffering but is unable to or Can God do something about it but chooses not to?

Budwick · 70-79, M

@CookieLuvsBunny Cookie, Review Adam and Eve, see if you can answer your own question.

CookieLuvsBunny · 31-35, F

@Budwick I'm asking you. Is God evil, impotent or nonexistent?

Budwick · 70-79, M

@CookieLuvsBunny And I'm giving you direction to find an answer.

CookieLuvsBunny · 31-35, F

@Budwick
I am well aware of the Creation story in Genesis. It doesn't answer the question of theodicy

Budwick · 70-79, M

@CookieLuvsBunny

It doesn't answer the question of theodicy

You're right! It does not.

It does speak to the fallen nature of man though, doesn't it?

CookieLuvsBunny · 31-35, F

@Budwick
It attempts to, in some capacity, but doesn't answer the central question about suffering

Budwick · 70-79, M

@CookieLuvsBunny That's why I am suggesting that Summerbreeze and perhaps you as well, revisit it - cuz it does.

CookieLuvsBunny · 31-35, F

@Budwick
It does not explain why a God would create a world full of suffering.

Budwick · 70-79, M

@CookieLuvsBunny Read it again.

CookieLuvsBunny · 31-35, F

@Budwick
Read it as much as you will it doesn't explain the cause of suffering. Evil was preexistent . Adam and Eve only discovered it's existence