Where was God protecting the rights of the Jews in Nazi Germany?

Answer 1

Some believe that, the Holocaust is pre-planned, as with everything in life before we even come to Earth. These people Hitler, and the Jews planned this as some sort of tool for teaching/learning. Same for the Twin Towers. I'm not sure about how I feel about this idea... Makes one think of it a little differently. What could these events actually teach us spiritually?

Answer 2

We have 2 choices to believe in this world. Either God gave us free will and sent us here with it to live our lives and all that goes with it, or everything is predestined and no choice we make about anything matters since God has control over everything.

I personally quite strongly believe, and there are many references supporting this in various religous works, that God gave us the gift of free will. Quite sadly this "gift" can often, in hindesite, look much more like a curse. But if we all are here to learn and grow, we must make mistakes. Mercifully 99.9% of them are on a far smaller, more humane scale than the few monsterous ones, such as Hitler.

But for God to have "protected the rights of the Jews in Nazi Germany" he would have had to have stopped thousands of misguided souls from choosing who to follow. He would have had to have had a hand in making millions of people change their lives. And most of all, there would be nothing to look back on to show why people like Hitler must never be allowed to be in power. There would be nothing for people to understand why (choose one of endless numbers of wrongs) they shouldn't behave or believe in certain ways. Was the price insanely high and break my heart? More than I can tell you. But the Holocost was not the act of God, it was the act the man. So I think the question is why did man allow this to happen in the world to fellow man?

I believe there is power in prayer, and I believe God can intervene when invited, as that is not taking away free will. But it gets very complicated when sometimes, for reasons I truly feel we can't get here, when innocents are hurt not protected. But none of us know our paths, or what will end up making sense when we finally get to see/understand the bigger picture. But that is another topic totally.

What I believe is God was crying at how some of his creation choose to use their free will. But there was nothing he could have done, without changing the laws of this world/universe. There are so many times in history where we can question why God didn't intervene, but since we do have free will, isn't the question why did man allow man to do this?

Answer 3

God does not protect us from things like wars. He decided to give time to humans and angels to look upon humans as they rule by themselfs. He has a plan for all mankind an the time has drawn very close for Him to take action for everything that happens. Here are some quotes from the bible about who will god protect when that time comes:

Ps. 37:29: “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.”

Isa. 55:8-11: “ As the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. . . . My word . . . will not return to me without results, but it will certainly do that in which I have delighted, and it will have certain success in that for which I have sent it.”

Ps. 37:9, 11: “Those hoping in Jehovah are the ones that will possess the earth. . . . The meek ones themselves will possess the earth, and they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.”

Answer 4

True followers of Christ have God-given authority. Whatever is bound in heaven must be bound on earth, and whatever is loosed in heaven is loosed on earth. So, the real question becomes, where were the Christians who should have called on the name of Jesus and protected the Jews in Nazi Germany. The same holds true for the violence in America today.

As a Christian, I believe we have the authority and power to make changes...in the name of Jesus. We have to become more aware of our authority and walk in it. Then we will see change.

Answer 5

I'm assuming that you're saying there cannot be a God because their is evil in the world? Most atheist would say:

1. God is supposed to be all-powerful, loving, and perfect.
2. A perfect, loving God would create a universe that was perfect (e.g., no evil and suffering).
3. The universe is not perfect but contains evil and suffering.

Therefore, God does not exist.

The Bible does state that God is "all powerful." In the Old Testament, one of God's titles is "El Shadday," which is translated "God Almighty." The Bible also states that God is loving. In fact, the Bible indicates that God is love. The Bible also indicates that God is perfect.4So, we can agree that the first statement is a correct interpretation of what the Bible says about the characteristics of God.

The next statement indicates that a perfect, loving God must create a universe that is perfect. This is the statement that is false and invalidates the argument. Nowhere does the Bible state that the universe was created to be perfect. God Himself called it "good" and "very good," but never "perfect." In fact, God Himself stated that part of the original creation was "not good." The Bible states that the current universe is not perfect, but was designed to be temporary and will be replaced with a perfect universe that will be permanent. Science also tells us that the universe was designed to be temporary.

Answer 6

They took advantage of Germany's economic depression after WWI and moved in in droves. God got pissed or something.

Or God chooses not to get involved. Whatever works for you.

Answer 7

This is hard and I know I don't have the answer but have always thought maybe this was the consequence of their sins - they denied Jesus. I'm sure I'm way off - but have thought this. God was still with them though - just like He is with us when bad things happen to us.

Answer 8

God won't be making an appearance on this planet again in the Christian version of things until he has decided that enough is enough, the Anti-Christ has arrived and it's time to kick some major league ****.

Otherwise, you have the supposed blueprint of what he's up to in your religious tomes. God doesn't put out his calendar in Outlook format for us.

If you believe in this sort of thing, that is.

Answer 9

Let us consider who really is to blame for it:

Humans are to blame for much of the suffering. They fight wars, commit crimes, pollute the environment, often carry on business in a manner motivated by greed rather than concern for their fellowman, and sometimes indulge in habits that they know can be harmful to their health. When they do these things, they hurt others and themselves. Should it be expected that humans would be immune to the consequences of what they do? (Gal. 6:7; Prov. 1:30-33) Is it reasonable to blame God [Jehovah] for these things that humans themselves do?
Also Satan and his demons also share responsibility. The Bible discloses that much suffering is because of the influence of wicked spirits. The suffering for which so many people blame God does not come from him at all.

However, is blaming the Devil just a device used in an effort to escape from responsibility for bad conditions?
Some people blame the Devil for what they themselves do. In contrast, the Bible shows that humans often bear much of the blame for the badness they experience, whether at the hands of other humans or as a result of their own conduct. (Eccl. 8:9; Gal. 6:7) Yet, the Bible does not leave us ignorant of the existence and devices of the superhuman foe who has brought so much grief to mankind. It shows how we can get out from under his control.

In conclusion, why would a God of love allow the suffering to continue so long?

Have we benefited because he has allowed it until now? “Jehovah is not slow respecting his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire any to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.” (2 Pet. 3:9) If God had immediately executed Adam and Eve, following their sin, none of us would be in existence today. Surely that is not what we would want. Moreover, had God at some later time destroyed all who were sinners, we would not have been born. The fact that God has allowed this sinful world to exist until now has afforded us the opportunity to be alive and learn his ways, to make needed changes in our lives, and to avail ourselves of his loving provisions for eternal life. That Jehovah has granted us this opportunity is an evidence of great love on his part. The Bible shows that God has a set time to destroy this wicked system and will do so soon.—Hab. 2:3; Zeph. 1:14.

The true God [Jehovah] can and will undo all the harm that may come upon his servants in this system of things. God is not the one who is causing the suffering. But by means of Jesus Christ, God will raise the dead, heal obedient ones of all their illnesses, root out every trace of sin, and even cause former grief to fade from our minds.—John 5:28, 29; Rev. 21:4; Isa. 65:17.
The time that has elapsed has been needed to settle the issues that were raised in Eden. We personally are anxious to have relief. But when God takes action, it must be in behalf of all who love what is right, not just a few. Jehovah God is not partial.—Acts 10:34.

To Illustrations: Is it not true that a loving parent may allow a child to undergo a painful operation because of beneficial results that can come from it? Also, is it not true that “quick solutions” to painful ailments are often only superficial? More time is frequently needed in order to eliminate the cause.

Answer 10

God made men free moral agents. It is our duty to protect one another, not God's. When Cain murdered Abel and asked, "Am I my brother's keeper," God did not accept his indifference as an excuse. Yes, we are supposed to be our brothers' keepers.

The Shoah (Holocaust) raises questions that may never be answered satisfactorily in this life, for everyone.

But it accomplishes nothing to blame God for the failures of men.