why did the 7 yr old girl in my town with a brain tumor suffer for over a year? everyone orayed and prayed so hard for her. she died last night. shes suffered emensely. she couldnt swallow, speak, or even walk a straight line. where was your god for her? and please dont tell me god works in mysterious ways or he has a reason for everything because there is no reason for that.he is not real.
2007-01-25 04:49:42 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
happy, where did i make ANY reference to christians? i dont pick on christians, my parents are christians.
2007-01-25 05:02:46 · update #1
let me rephrase since noone can answer my question....IF GOD IS REAL WHY DOES HE NOT ANSWER PRAYERS AND MAKE CHILDREN SUFFER?
2007-01-25 05:03:52 · update #2
I'm afraid your right. There cannot be a god that cruel. I'm so very sorry for her family.
2007-01-25 04:54:32 · answer #1 · answered by INDRAG? 6 · 1⤊ 6⤋
God is real no matter what happens on this Earth. God never promised that life would be fair or easy or pain free. God just promised that he would be there with us when we would have to face these struggles.
When I was 9 I lost my brother to a car accident, he was 17. I was frustrated, and confused. Some fellow Christians would, and still do, say things like "there is a reason for everything" or "he works in mysterious ways." But that is just not comforting or sastisfying is it?
Many Christians suffer from a surface level understanding of theology and the reality of suffering. When I personally went through the experience I went through I did not feel like God was with me at all. However, over the years as I look back at that expereince I can truely say that I experienced God. And I KNOW that he is REAL as ever. I experienced God as a divine comforter.
I will pray for the 7 yr old girl's family and for yourself. That God may comfort you. If you believe in him or not. I am sorry that you are having to go through this difficulty.
2007-01-25 12:57:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
tumors/cancers are a reaction to genetics or environment. Its all part of the 'natural selection' Somewhere along the line, there was a mutation in humans (perhaps eating of the forbidden fruit) which caused our bodies to respond one way or another. So cancer can an will be terminal which will eliminate that unpleasant trait. It's unfortunate the cards people are dealt. IMO God knows it happens and aches that it happens, however his opinion of life is short-lived, temporary, one step. Sorrow builds peace, faith, hope. They say the good die young, maybe because the purity of the hearts of children, God is waiting for them with open arms. God holds them up high for their suffering. I know that if I hadn't suffered as much as I had in my life, I would not have as much understanding, and peace in my life. My condolences to your community for this tragic loss.
2007-01-25 13:17:09 · answer #3 · answered by ♫O Praise Him♫ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello;
I understand how you feel. I had a foster child who was less than 2yrs. when she died. I still grieve. She went home in 1988.
When incidents like this or anything else that includes children. Or events or circumstances that we do not understand. Who do we blame first. GOD!
Let me assure you, that God takes no pleasure in our suffering. He watched His own Son be crucified!
Understand that there were likely medical issues involved with this child. Maybe it was hereditary, maybe it was some sort of virus that she contacted. I am not a theologian. Even if I was, I probably would not be able to give you an answer that would satisfy you or the family of that girl.
Even today, doctors and scientists do not fully understand all the aspects, complexities and mysteries of life. They have however, discovered that even a small defect in our DNA, can cause various diseases.
Your personal feelings at this time are common to those who have lost loved ones. Some suffer their whole lives. Give yourself time to reflect, to deal with your emotions and go through the grieving process. Get counseling if necessary.
Just know that God loves you and that little girl. She is safe, she will never be sick again. She is exceedingly happy now looking into the face of God.
If, in any way I can help you. If you want to talk, I will listen.
I will be praying for you. Do not give up on God, He has and never will give up on you. You can yell at God, He understands. Use your own words and mixed emotions when you talk to Him.
May the following words give you comfort and understanding at this difficult time.
" O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising,thou understandest my thought afar off. Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect;and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. " Psalm 139: 1,2,3,14,15,16.
2007-01-25 13:44:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I'm very sorry, but the only thing I can tell you is that youre wrong. The little girl is going to be better off now that what she would have been had she not ever even had a tumor or if she had made a full recovery.
2007-01-25 13:00:05 · answer #5 · answered by packerswes4 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I myself don't believe in God. I have often thought of many situations where God was not present. Many religious people say that you are not supposed to "enjoy" your life on earth. This is supposed to be a period of your "life" where you have to go through trials. The real fulfillment is supposed to be after death.
2007-01-25 13:12:28 · answer #6 · answered by crystal_99022 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sin being brought into the world is the reason we suffer. It's not Gods fault. God was with her all the time.
2007-01-25 13:46:00 · answer #7 · answered by jasmin2236 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is hard to watch others in need when we can do nothing but be with them. Yours is only one of thousands that happened that same day. The world is full of woe and misery. Each of us will pass and only hope there are people like you who care enough to be there with us. God knows, I don't.
Added: You cannot see the answer, it is effected by your decision to be alone.
2007-01-25 13:00:57 · answer #8 · answered by edubya 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you interested in becoming a Christian, or just trying to get all Christians riled up, maybe bored?
Why ask a question, and then tell us not to tell you, then tell us that he doesn't exist.
It is sad when we lose somebody, but we can't blame God for it, if you did believe in him then you would know that she was in a safe place now, and well taken of.
You should really base your questions on your own beliefs and stop picking at Christians.
I am sorry to have jumped so quick and think that you are just picking. That was wrong of me.
2007-01-25 12:57:07 · answer #9 · answered by smile 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
God does exist, but not one like the religions portray. God doesn't have any control over day to day activities.
There is a balance in life of positive an negative, it's just unfortunate that 7 yr. old girls have to suffer the negative half.
2007-01-25 12:58:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
I asked myself the same question,when my beautiful wife died. I got mad at God until i realized, God never caused it to happen. I believe I will see her again where there will be no tears and God will never let this evil befall mankind ever again.
it is ok...you are just upset, you will see God loves us all!
God helps me to look forward to seeing my wife, how can he not be real?
2007-01-25 12:56:19 · answer #11 · answered by Mijoecha 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋