Hurricanes, floods, volcanic eruptions, creating pedophiles and mass murders, famine, disease.
If I believed God existed, I don't think I'd forgive him even for allowing all this even if he repented.
2006-08-26 05:49:06 · 30 answers · asked by the last ninja 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, I wouldn't either.
"I see only with deep regret that God punishes so many of His children for their numerous stupidities, for which only He Himself can be held responsible; in my opinion, only His nonexistence could excuse Him."
- Albert Einstein
2006-08-26 05:52:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
You mistake nature with God! God did not cause hurricanes, floods, volcanoes etc. He created the planet to be perfect, in Adam sinning against God nature went with the penalty. It is because of sinful nature of man:
The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatryand witchcraft; hatred discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, and envy; drunkeness, orgies and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19-21 NIV
This is the rusult of sin -God can not sin nor be tempted with evil.
However you don't believe God exists, so therefore you denying his existence has set yourself up as a god which is listed above as idolatry.
However even in this reference point God still loves you and He provide a remedy for your sins and not yours only but the whole world through Christ! All you need to do is repent, confess your sins and believe wholely and completely upon the merits of Christ's Only Begotten Son who died in your place for your salvation. It is through Jesus that salvation is accomplished and there is no other name given whereby it may be found.
2006-08-26 13:04:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God did not create famine, disease, pedophiles or mass murderers, that is called free will. As far as the natural disasters it is my believe that they are a reaction to the poisons we have placed on earth, I think some are a part of a grand plan on Gods part, a cleansing of sorts but who are we to blame God look at what we do with the fine gifts he has bestowed upon us.
2006-08-26 13:01:04 · answer #3 · answered by tarows_sorrow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hurricanes, floods, volcanic eruptions, creating pedophiles and mass murders, famine, disease.
God allows hurricanes/ natural disasters/famines/diseases to punish people for their sins
"the result of sin leads to death"
People have choices to make everyday, choose god or choose your will..one equals life one equals death, god gives people free will and its their responsiblity to choose. He gives life but many would rather choose death because they really don't believe. But the unfortunate thing is many don't even allow god in to show himself, and in the end this death will be a terrible terrible thing. Thus these things occur, because the people have turned away from god and allowed his rapture to come down upon them. He IS a loving merciful god, but being god he also can punish people for not following him. For he IS god, he can do anything he wishes.
Second of all god didn't create pedophiles and mass murders, thats quite ironic to state. Like I said people HAVE a choice to make, fill your life with sin and it will lead to death. By filling themselves with sin, these people allow evil to occur in their lives, thus going on rampages and killing and hurting people or whatever they are doing. And you don't need to forgive god, because he has done no wrong, he is a just god, and does everything in his own time for good reasons. We don't always see those reasons, but they are there. He turns bad things into good things. I hope I answered your question. Bless you.
2006-08-26 13:06:31 · answer #4 · answered by sweete_017 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We had paradise and perfection in Eden. Mankind had only ONE rule and we broke it - now life is harder. Is that His fault or ours? He didn't have to forgive us for breaking that rule - but He did make a way for us to get back on His good side - Jesus. Unfortunately, didn't learn from our mistake either - we continue to sin and rebel against God. For generations God has used natural disasters as a way of calling His children back to Him - that they might see their rebellious ways and change. The highest goal of this life is to develop a relationship with Christ and if it takes enduring storms and disasters today for eternal life in Heaven tomorrow - then bring it on!
Pedophiles and mass murders and all the evil works of man are strictly the result of our own sinful ways - us corrupting the life that God gave us. He gave us free will - we can choose to love Him and obey Him or we can choose sin. We all have chosen sin at some point. Thankfully, there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.
2006-08-26 13:04:27 · answer #5 · answered by lepninja 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nature creates Hurricanes and floods. Which we have made more problematic because of global warming. Men choose to become pedophiles and mass murderers. Men cause famine and disease to spread. God has given us this planet to live on and we choose what to do with it. I do not blame God. He is the only one who will save you if you let him. Take your head out of your cynical butt and try to shift your perspective toward a positive life. You choose!
2006-08-26 12:59:59 · answer #6 · answered by LoveMyLife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got the story wrong, that's why you don't believe. God created a man in a perfect world...man chose to turn his back on God and be in a world of sin. (It's the Adam and Eve story...look it up in the Bible.) So basically these evil things are the result of our turning our backs on God and choosing to be separated from Him. Furthermore, hurricanes, floods etc. are acts of nature and God does not interfere with the laws of nature or free choice. He wil, however, guide you and help you, if you ask.
2006-08-26 12:59:27 · answer #7 · answered by miatalise12560 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's our sin that separates us from God and His protection. That's why bad things happen. All the earth is cursed from sin, so we have floods and eruptions and death and disease and a lot of ppl decide to do evil, God gives them the choice so He could have a real relationship with us. God decided that the risk of all these bad things happening was worth having a relationship with you. Apparently, He values you that much. So stop being angry with God about the fact that He gave you a choice, and make the right one, obedience to Him.
2006-08-26 12:58:02 · answer #8 · answered by STEPHEN J 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
God does not cause all those things. He is without sin. He put man in a perfect place and man sinned and God ran him out of the garden and because of what man did death has passed on all men because all have sinned. 2 Corinthians 5: 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. Romans 5: 12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
2006-08-26 12:56:34 · answer #9 · answered by Ray W 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Let's see. God created you, not the other way around. And you think you're in a position to forgive God? Does the clay say to the potter, "Why did you make me this way?" I don't think so. Get over yourself. The ego is not cool.
2006-08-26 12:55:55 · answer #10 · answered by luckyme 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
This is truly thought provoking God a sinnner... I think that things we are responsible for such as pedophiles are our responsibiltiy because if he does exist he also gave us free will. He doesn't make us do anything (If he exists)
2006-08-26 12:56:04 · answer #11 · answered by Ace 9010 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋