If there is a God, why are babies born without brains or arms and legs or with both genitalia?

Question

Melanie
Close Melanie, if there is a God he sucks big time. You can spew Biblical Babble till the cows come home. God is dead!!!! or on a bender somewhere LOL

Look up anencephaly

Babies were born like this during Jesus's time so don't blame it on drugs pollution etc. DUH!!!!

Answer 1

because there is no god

Answer 2

I was just thinking about these things a few days ago. Not what you asked, but similar.

I was thinking about my future, about having kids. And I thought, what if I had a kid with Down's Syndrome, or any other mental retardation. That would be horrible, not so much for me, but for the kid. I can't imagine going through life as an outcast, never really being able to enjoy life, etc. Then I thought, why would god, if there is one, let this happen? Why would he let 1 in 400 kids get Down's Syndrome? Why would he let a kid live life, but not truly live life?

I agree with you. I do not know why a god would let this happen. And the people who say "That's how god wanted them," why do you want to believe in a god who creates people like that?

But then I think, what if god created the universe, but does not control what goes on on earth? Maybe he just created this planet and let life evolve on it's own. Maybe he doesn't control mental retardation and deformities.

Just a thought.

Answer 3

You yourself are a proof that there is a GOD!Due to the pollution on our planet ,drugs taken by the mothers or fathers, these babies are born with the malfunctions, there wasno breast cancer either 60 yrs or so ago ,but women STOP nursing and started taking the small pill to dry the milk, we know the consequences, we live as of now in a dying world therefore we are all part of it and we all show it in ourselfs , even the animals are being born deformed, listen PRAY with fervor bacause we all need it. Blessings.

Answer 4

You may not believe this, but it's for spiritual growth. If we do not experience pain, how can you know love? If all life is love, you don' t have the hatred to know love exists....it's a paradox. I'll give you an example. Let's say a married couple make a decision that is "unethical" based on religious standards, but socially acceptable. The couple's parents also view this decision as wrong and unacceptable. Why did this have to be? The parents struggle with an immoral decision. Maybe the struggle to make the unethical decision was not growth for the couple, but was growth for the couples' parents.

We do not always know the reasons why...may be for our growth, may be for others. I used a simple example that has psychological pain, but I believe physical pain works the same way. Those born with physical afflictions can be inspirations to all of us if they choose to lead a life of love in the face of adversity.

Good luck with your search.

Answer 5

And why is there ANY bad out there anyway?

Honestly, if we could answer that, there wouldnt' be much need for a god, now would there? Zealots will say the bad things happen as 'part of His plan'. I say, "God" created nature, which in itself isn't perfect. So it goes without saying there will be malfunctions in creation.

I think God created us strong enough to handle the bad and unpleasant and gave us free will to meet these challenges and grow from them. Imperfections, in themselves are a perfect opportunity for learning, and growth.

Answer 6

I had a daughter who was born with sever birth defects and could not live (she lived for 37 mins) I qustiond God got mad at Him and decided He did not exsist. I was severly depressd for a lond time and still struggle with depression.
Then one day I was felling so low that I went to a Church (becuse the Preacher had the same last name as my Dr) I left feeling even more empty than when I first went, so I did not return for a long time and my life just got worse. I started alot of activitys that were really bad and distructive, and even ended up in a mental hospitle a couple of times becuse I wanted to kill my self.
One day while I was working a lady I knew from the Church asked me when I was going back I responded very sarcasticly when my car gets fixed (it was a 79 chevette and I had no money) well to make a long story short I got a large check and was able to get my car fixed shortly after this happend. Becuse I keep my word I went back to the Church. There was a revivle going on and I felt something I had not felt in a long time so I decided to return that night. I do not rember anything that was said in that service just that during it I knew that if I was ever going to see my daughter agin then I han to accept Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior and give my heart, sole, and life over to Him. I did. I was filled with joy and peace knowing I would see my daughter agin. My life did not change over night nor did the way I was living it but over time God has worked in my life and has changed me. No I am not perfict infact I am far from it but God is still working on me and changing me every day.
So was my daughter born with sever birth defects soley for the pourpose of saving me I don't belive it. But I do know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His poupose. even horrably bad things can be used for good. I don't belive I will know why I was blessed to be Rose's mom I will never know on this side. I will never know why bad things happen. but I do know God is love and he loves all of us and has a special place in heaven for those babies and those who aer aborted or miscarried and youg children who die, and those who lived but never had the mentle capasity to understand His Word. I belive they are more able to under stand His love than the rest of us.
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Answer 7

If there is no God, why are you born with such a fantastic brain, and strong arms and legs?

Answer 8

As humans we are curious about the creation of ourselves. When these things happen we can research and learn. New developments are explored. Something new is learned through science.

Answer 9

There might be environmental reasons for that, such as prescription drug use by the mother while pregnant, etc.

Answer 10

by brains do you mean smarts, because i don't think its possible to be born without a brain.

those other problems are what happen when people marry their cousins.

Answer 11

I think you shouldn't question God, and it's because God made them that way its the way he wanted them to be and if you can't except that then thats to bad.