Karma or Gods Punishment? Do you think this is an example of it?

Question

The was a man who was killed tragically in an auto accident at a young age.

Prior to this he had been very judgemental to people who had physical disabilties that were in his life and called them in perfect. He even went as far as to say "the perfect man has to have the perfect woman". He had married and had 2 kids his wife had developed cancer after marriage and he had not offered her love or emotional support. He was off doing his thing and looking good on paper volunteering his time for others with a sick wife at home.

Do you think his death is ironic at a very young age in the peak of fitness? Do you think it is an example of Karma or gods will?

I feel bad that this happened to him, but struggle with this question. I feel that if I had done this same thing I would have been punished. I feel that I am constantly being taught lessions in compassion and empathy. That does not involve leaving the land of the living.

What do you think? Please reflect on this.

There is no right or wrong answer just put your thoughts down.

I went to the funeral. I thought I should. It was very confusing because he was an athesit and it was a religious funeral. The funeral was for his wife. She is relgious. There was talk of if he had thought of god before he died.

This is all pretty confusing. I am a spritual person. I had unresolved issues with the man who died and I felt sorry for his wife so that is why I went to pay my last respects. I had tried to put this guy in his place previously for being mean to people and he had never forgiven me for it.

All that kind of behavior was mentioned at the funeral. It was part of his attitude about his intelligence that he felt he had to insult others who were different from him.

This is a very complex issue.

Answer 1

It's tough to tell. As a christian, I believe that you need a word from God about each situation to really know what the cause of an event was - unless it is really clear what theb cause is.

What amazes me is that there are people who are just so clueless on what life is about. I don't consider myself a guru on life issues but you know, if ya walk down the isle with a woman and decide that she is your wife, then for goodness sake invest your life in that and your kids. How is it that people don't see that? I just don't get it. It's like some people are blind.

Life goes in stages and when it is time to settle, marry, have kids and nature the family - that becomes a man's life. How people feel that they can have kids and then be so irresponsible is just beyond me.

But anyway........to answer your question, you never know why bad things happen at the moment that they do. I know some pretty bad people who have lived on to old age and other nice people who have died sooner than they should have. Why? You really have to hear a word from God to know that.

Shalom.

Answer 2

This is seems more like a cautionary tale then an actual event (unless you can provide sources). However, I do not think this will be God's punishment, (and correct me if I'm wrong) but doesn't God give people opportunity to repent? It will go against all teachings of God as loving, and merciful. That said, I don't believe in karma either, because it just seemed like a unsubstantiated way to explain why things happen. After all, how come international mad men (like Pol Pot) can die rich, healthy, and at a great age while people like John F. Kennedy die young?

Answer 3

Karma is never punishment, although it might feel that way when we experience it. Karma is a productive and constructive law of the Cosmos; it is always beneficial if we are open to the enlightenment it offers. Karma is always a gift, and as agents of free will we have the choice of accepting karma or delaying it to another time, often another life. If this young man died or was disabled as a result of his karma, this was his soul's choice to make. Those who suffer what people think of as "bad" karma are very brave people who are reaching a higher phase of awareness.

Answer 4

People misunderstand karma. Karma is not punishment for past actions. It is the completion of learning about a concept.

If you do something in one loop, then you have experienced part of that concept, from one perspective. But until you have experienced that concept from all perspectives, the lesson is not done. So, karma is in effect an "incomplete" on your report card. It says you have more to learn about other parts of the concept. Once you have experienced all aspects of the concept, karma is resolved and you can let that concept go from future cycles.

In your example, irony is one way to look at it. I prefer the belief that we each live for as long as our purpose in this world is incomplete. And that once we have completed all tasks and lessons we have chosen for this life, anything else is overtime.

Answer 5

The Bible does teach that each one receives just due for what they do. Romans 2:9 There will be tribulation and distress for every soul of man who does evil, 10 but glory and honor and peace to everyone who does good, 11 For there is no partiality with God." But it also teaches that some men get their judgment before they die and some after, that is God's call and so we really can't make any judgment on that ourselves. 1 Timothy 5:24 "The sins of some men are quite evident, going before them to judgment; for others, their sins follow after.

Answer 6

I believe that what we put into the universe we get back, if not in this lifetime the next. Death is a release, not a punishment.
I think his purpose in this lifetime was fulfilled. Perhaps he was to teach others how behave. Himself being the example of what we shouldn't do. I do not think his death was a punishment, I do think it could serve as a wake-up call for others.

Blessings )O(

Answer 7

Karma is just a word that nonchristians created to explain the "coincedences" of God's plan. We don't know God's will, but what we say and do has a direct outcome on how our lives turn out, that is why He says to follow Him and live in the light, because in Him there is only good.

Answer 8

I don't know Karma,unless it is like you reap what you sow?or it will come back around to you?? I do know this that Jesus came to this world not to condemn the world but to save it. We are taught lessons every day about life,compassion and empathy. God does not judge or punish those who are in Christ Jesus. He allows the rain to fall on the just and unjust.

The day of Judgment will come,but there is no condemnation for those who trust in Jesus.

Answer 9

If Karma or God existed, good people and children wouldn't suffer like they do. Bad people die young just as much as the good do. People with disabilities are "imperfect", as they lack an ability that a normal human would have. It isn't bigoted to know that people aren't created equal, just logical.

Answer 10

I think that he died as of God's punishment. He deserved it. He must have done something good in his life to be killed by car accident which is usually instant death rather than suffering or torture.