Was god just testing us?

Question

Was god just testing our faith when....

-The black death killed millions of Christians in europe?
-When the crusaders were told if they killed in the name of god they would be free of sin.
-Pearl Harbor
-Aids
-Cancer
-Handicapped people
-Shemales
-9/11
-Hurricane Katrina
-Holocaust
-Stalin's reign
-Rape of Nanking
-U.S. Pow

many, many more

Was our entire history of horrible crimes god's will? Did he/she/it stood idlely by when this happened? If god is all knowing all power, all merciful, great, best friend in the world, love love love, than why? Seriously why!!

I am sickened.

Black death, aids, cancer, hurricains and other natural stuff. I doubt humans can do that.

Yeah I heard of all of those, sounds like a scapegoat.

The wraith of god? Wow so merciful, honestly I am not a fan of god and his evil witch magic.

Answer 1

Ever heard of man's free will, evil, Satan. Sin?

Answer 2

about the crusaders, it's true. if you do fight for God and if you DO BELIEVE IN HIM AND YOU LOVE HIM, you would go to heaven.
and for the rest, yes. God is testing us, to see if we have faith in Him.
God also made this things happen so He can bring us together. Like the 9/11 and hurricane katrina. if those didn't happen, would the Americans be comforting each other or at least praying for others? The cancer and aids. WOULD PEOPLE GO ON BREAST CANCER WALKS OR RAISE FUNDS FOR CANCER RESEARCH IF CANCER DOESN'T EVEN EXIST? of course they won't.
there are handicapped people because these people have a special purpose in life, like showing us people without disabilities that there is more to life than just bad things... they show us that even though their legs or ears don't work, they can still cope and live a life full of happiness.

Answer 3

I would hate to think that the God I love and worship is the kind of god who would purposely hurt us. For some of what you have mentioned--it has been done by humans. Of course God has the power to stop it, but the one thing he has promised us is freedom of choice. As far as terrible weather and deadly diseases--- I think those are acts of the devil. Once again--we all have the choice on how we let these things affect us. We can either do what the devil is hoping for and be angry at God, or we can learn to appreciate all the little things in life a little more. Life is a huge lesson, and yes maybe a test. Maybe a test to see who is strong and worthy of being with the Lord.

Answer 4

Ecclesiates 8:9-...Man has dominated man to his injury.
2 Timothy 3:1-5 -Men will be..fierce, not open to any agreement, having no natural affection
2 Corinthians 4:4-the "god" of this system of things.

All these things happening have become progressively worse, no? In addition to these things just being a case of mankind's dominating each other to their own injury, most of these things point to the times that we are living in, "the last days," culminating in God destroying the wicked once and for all. And no, God has not perpetrated these crimes upon us, the bible clearly describes Satan as the "god of this system of things." He too will be destroyed for his "crimes against humanity."

Answer 5

when people were put on this earth they were perfect..no illnesses...satan wanted them to disobey God and follow him so he was the reason we all die.
the question of God's right to rule came up...so God let satan prove to all the angelic onlookers that satans way would fail.
Had he just killed satan, there might have been some doubt in the others minds...this way...satan is proved a manslayer and a slanderer. And Jehovah God is vindicated.
God will resurrect all those that have fallen asleep in death,,except a few....all things will be perfect..the earth and humans. The earth will be filled with righteous people forever without end.

Answer 6

No, our history nor nowdays is not God's will, God's will is not the kind of things that you describe, but I guess that would depend on which god you are describing here,The true GodJehovah’s main reason for permitting evil is to answer Satan’s challenge. Satan the Devil said that God could not put men on earth who would be true to Him under test. (Job 1:6-12; 2:1-10) Jehovah allows Satan to remain to have opportunity to prove his challenge. (Exodus 9:16) Satan continues to bring woes now, to turn men against God, as he tries to prove his challenge. (Revelation 12:12) However, Job kept integrity. So did Jesus. True Christians do now.-Job 27:5; 31:6; Matthew 4:1-11; 1 Peter 1:6, 7.

Answer 7

You are the guy who went blind from staring at the sun. The Turkey that drown from staring up at the down pouring rain.
In simpler terms, all of these things happen for a reason, and how are you involved? Do some thing kind for all the people ( or affected people ) on your list. ( And I do not mean trying to force them to live the way you want them to.) And I dont think you will still be as sick as you are now.

Answer 8

The black plague was spread by a military dictator of the time, it was the first account of biological warfare, he lobbed plague infected dead bodies over the wall of the enemies fort. This cause the plague to spread at an accelerated rate. You will find that most of these things are man made or do to man's incompetence.

Answer 9

The short answer is yes.
Another answer is: in the Bible days God did a lot of stuff for humans, but did you ever read in Genesis where God said he regretted ever having created humankind? Since then God has not done as much, and can you blame him?
Now days God just leaves humans alone for the most part and lets them do what they want. For all we know he has given up on us completely.
You make a big mistake though. How do you know God isn't reading your question at this very moment? If I were God reading that, I would not be amused.

Answer 10

In most of the cases / situation, people did not follow the instructions/teachings/commands given GOD Almighty.

Its very rare that:
when one is selected as best,
when some good things you gain,
when there is all wee,
when there is happiness every where,
when there are victories;

we give credit of all that:
to our planning,
to our efforts,
to contribution of society etc.

But when there are:
wars,
killings,
missiries,
problems,

why we say,'Its GOD' will'.
In fact that is the outcome/result of out own deeds.
For example there 100% chances of death when one jumps in front of train etc.

Answer 11

No it's all man's doing. God is not the author of the bad things that happen and yes sometimes he does allow things to happen to test our faith in him. Sorry i know it's not the answer you and many others wanted to hear. God Bless