Here's a little taste:
"If you think that God is watching over the U.S., please ask yourself why he glanced away during 9/11 or why he chose to abandon the good folks of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, and why he continues to allow earthquakes and cancers to strike down even blameless children. The problem of evil — why bad things happen to good people if an all-powerful and all-good God is in control of things — has haunted the faithful since it was first articulated millenniums ago, with nigh a solution on the horizon."
Wow. How did this sneak past the editor is what I say! Have the publishers gone atheist? This is a prime example of why so many people, especially in our culture and society are doubtful of the existence of God. People are being led astray more and more these days, probably because we are trying to take God out of everything! "How does bad things happening = no God?" as my friend so perfectly put it. I think people find any excuse not to believe because they want to justify their sin. If there is a God, that would mean that some life changes are in order and people don't want to give up their sinful lifestyles.
Another friend of mine posted this as his status and I find it very true and very fitting for this occassion:
I wonder this too. every day when I wake up and i have to take 14 medications so i could function and take care of my two daughters. I was abused , tortured and degraded like animal by a man who i thought loved me. instead traumatized me for 13 1/2 yrs into a world of horror and quilt. when do i ever get anyone to help me, nor the lord has help me. i am destroyed, and fighting for my life and life of my children. violated by the laws and entire State of New Jersey. This man is still an officer and living life to the fullest without any remorse to what he did to us. i have done nothing, i am a catholic, good mother was good wife and human being, and i have been tortured to suffer everyday. why? Why? Why? i never get any answers.......
ReplyDeleteThis happened so that you could stand up and share your story - to encourage others who may have been afraid before you have the courage to share their stories. The Lord gave you every good gift that you have - your life, your beautiful children, strength to continue, courage to speak out against OIDV. As Romans 12:19 says: "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." Being a "good person" doesn't matter (and is not even possible - there is only one good: God Himself). Believe and put your faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ.
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