Christians, How do you respond to people asking, Why does God allow tragedies such as the one on Sept 11 2001?

Answer 1

Fast, pray, and repent. God is still in control. He is author and finisher of our fates. Trials and tribulations are like fire to purify our souls. It is how we respond to the fire that will either bring us closer or separate us from God. Great question! May God keep blessing you in your blossoming ministry!

Answer 2

The same way I do to the world being full of violence at year 1656 and the flood wiped out the violence.
09/11/2001 is all that violence is.

427 when Abraham is age 75, to 450 years after the flood, the earth was full of land pirates [ Lot is Taken by them ], and no law of the land or laws of God, is established, Sodom and Gomorrah did not even have ten for a law.
Like those causing 09/11/2001, how does any one cope with such.
Abraham was rich Gen.13:2; Why was it that he could not buy a Promised Land for his family?
The bible is telling us how it is, there is the Noah's, Abraham's, Lot's and Moses, just ever so often those that care keep God from wiping out the whole
thing, but he says he allows the sun to rise on the just and the unjust and all have a short life full of trouble until the promised salvation by Christ Jesus.

430 years after Abraham Matt.1:1-17; Gal.3:16-18; Moses will be age 80 and
back in Egypt Exo.7:7; 12:40,41; for the Exodus of 603,550 heirs to the Promised Land to have the law of the land and the laws of God and be law enforcement people for the world to see.
To be law enforcement people is to be ready to wipe out law breakers that trespass and endanger law keepers that desire to protect the just and they try to get the unjust to be just.

How can a just person be a terror to others?

The bible is telling us what it is all about to be in the imperfections of sin that we are in.

Answer 3

I answer like this:
Jesus was answering a question just like yours. In fact, a part of it had to do with a tower that fell and killed some people. Here, take a look:

Luke 13
1 Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 Jesus answered, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this way? 3 I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish. 4 Or those eighteen who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them—do you think they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem? 5 I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish."

So the message of the Gospel is important to respond to when you hear it. Suddenly disasters have a new meaning, because life has a new meaning. There might be tragedy, but there is still life afterwards, IF you believe in Jesus!

Answer 4

Never blame God about what had happened on Sept 11, 2001. Don't you know that there are more tragedies that happened yesterdays and that happen today?? It's all human errors;ignorance to knowledge and wisdom that God has given us which brings destruction. Remeber what happened to Adam and Eve. Was it human error??God had instructed them but they ignored that's why they suffered. Those people who caused that great tragedy that happened on sept 11 2001 was a rebellion that's why it brought destruction. Those people who were involved, God knows who were the faithful ones.

Answer 5

Good question-
"I had a very dear friend question my faith in God right after the terrorist attack on America. Her question was simply put, "Where is your God today?" She was very hurt, as all Americans were, so I tried not to react defensively. Since that moment I have prayed and grieved over the disastrous events. However, I believe I have the answer. I know where my God was the morning of September 11, 2001! He was very busy.

First of all, he was trying to discourage anyone from taking this flight. Those four flights together held over 1000 passengers and there was only 266 aboard.

He was on 4 commercial flights giving terrified passengers the ability to stay calm. Not one of the family members who was called by a loved one on one of the high-jacked planes said that passengers were screaming in the background. On one of the flights he was giving strength to passengers to try to overtake the high-jackers. He was busy trying to create obstacles for employees at the World Trade Center. After all only around 20,000 were at the towers when the first jet hit. Since the buildings hold over 50,000 workers, this was a miracle in itself. How many of the people who were employed at the WTC told the media that they were late for work or they had traffic delays.

He was holding up 2-110 story buildings so that 2/3 of the workers could get out. I was so amazed that the top of the towers didn't topple when the jets impacted.

Although this is without a doubt the worst thing I have seen in my life, I can see God's miracles in every bit of it. I keep thinking about my friend and praying for her every chance I have. I can't imagine going through such a difficult time and not believing in God. Life would be hopeless. I thought you'd like to know. Thanks for letting me share this with you! Please share it with as many people you know who need to know."

Answer 6

God's ways are above our ways. God sent Jesus to suffer in our place. Jesus knew the reality of excruciating pain. He knew bone-wracking tiredness, He endured mental anguish and emotional distress. Although we might never know why things happen such as 9/11, I know that man are given choices, and this was man's hatred toward others.
We often bring suffering to ourselves, but it is through a relationship with the Lord Jesus that we can seek the comfort of Almighty God through each and every circumstance. Our bodies may fail and our emotions may crack, but we can always maintain our faith in God.
I speak personally. Nine years ago, I lost a child of 12 due to a tragic accident in my home. Because I know the Lord Jesus and live in a relationship with Him, I was able to gain comfort and strength, knowing that I will see my son again in Heaven. I know this, because just days before his accident, he also put his faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Life is a test and a trial, but with the Lord Jesus on our side, we can endure, for this is a temporary assignment, and one day, we will live where nothing or noone will perish.

Answer 7

We have all been given free will by God. Some people use
it for good, others seem to want to be bad. So bad people
do bad things which affects all the rest of us. He told us in
His Word that the rain would fall on the just and the unjust.
This is proof that it really does. But, he gives us a way out
from all the evil.......we choose to put our faith in Him, and
follow His teachings (from the Bible), and after this short
life we have on this earth......we can then live an eternity
in His presence in a sin-free place He's prepared for us.

Answer 8

It's like the question "what is evil?" It's the absence of God. So in this case, God just wasn't there. It's not that he said "LET IT HAPPEN!" It's in the Bible that God is in all GOOD things.

I can't remember for the life of me where I heard this, but it's a decent answer...
We are pushing God out of our schools, our government, and our lives, so why should we expect him to be there in the case of a tragedy like this one?

Answer 9

God certainly allows humans to treat each other in cruel ways, but He also tells us that this is not what He wants to see going on down here. We are to love one another, take care of one another, treat each other as we would like to be treated. I know a lot of people will always find negative things in Christianity, or simply can't believe....but why can't more people see the simple wisdom of treating each other with kindness?

As for "why" God allows it: If He were to act to prevent it, then He would necessarily reveal Himself to all of humanity. Since He wants us to come to Him in faith, removing all doubt concerning His existence sort of works against His grand design.

Answer 10

God can not interfer with free will. It is man's own free will that this happened. Our country elected the politicians on behalf of the people. They all suck. Innocent people are caught in the cross hairs. Tragic to say the least. On all levels. This world is Satan's but the crazy thing is, Jesus gave it back to Man [he got it back from Satan who got it from Adam] when he was crucified. We just don't receive it and know it and exercise that right. We have no one to blame but ourselves.