But there is hope and there are answers to why bad things happen to good people. I received no link…my e-mail is philipdz@aol.com or philipdz@gmail.com. If God is good, why do … Horus (considered Egyptian God-Man)was born of the virgin Isis at least 3000 BC, preached a Sermon on the Mount, crucified and resurrected three days later. An atheist said to me recently, “If your God is all-powerful and all-loving, as you say he is, he could have stopped the Oklahoma tornado with a mere thought. So even if God is making this choice it is a stupid one. In both cases, it is His will to allow people to do bad things. Let’s not forget that God is still there to lean on when the bad occurs and love is needed. it wasn't very bad in my area, however, it was so bad in this other town. I have my current point of view from people providing me things to think on. you never give up one day your son will be 100% in heaven so until that day let people see that God lives in us while were still here on earth.this life of 70-90 years is short but eternity is Forever!and to those that believe in Jesus will never die but live in peace forever.God is watching our moves and how we react he can bless the worst situation.My son was in a auto accident 3 years ago without details and 1 year of rehab is walking with a paralysed right leg not far and cant work due to his brain injury.We will make it through these times on earth remember God never leaves us he is always with us Satan would like to play with our minds and get us against God and loving one another. We might not always know why certain things happen, but it can help to remember what we do know. Why do many people blame God for all the suffering in the world? Pain and loss is pain and loss and its all horrible. (Job, remember, was beset by all manner of ill fortune, and when he demanded an explanation, God’s reply was, “Where were you when I founded the earth?” (Jb 38:4). (CCC 312). Phil Dzialo’s comment is in reply to *Mike Loffreda*: All that you and I can do is trust. The age-old question, “Why does God allow bad things to happen to innocent people?” becomes harder and harder to answer in the wake of so many natural disasters. In time we can discover that God in his almighty providence can bring a good from the consequences of an evil, even a moral evil, caused by his creatures: “It was not you”, said Joseph to his brothers, “who sent me here, but God. Are His miracles mostly worked out with the cooperation of people, like calling someone to help the poor? * Reply to Phil Dzialo * He asked (in Gethsemane), but he knew the answer. More importantly, why does God allow so many terrible and sad things to happen in this life. Pingback: When Bad Things Happen to Good People + Genuflect. You meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive.” From the greatest moral evil ever committed – the rejection and murder of God’s only Son, caused by the sins of all men – God, by his grace that “abounded all the more”,brought the greatest of goods: the glorification of Christ and our redemption. If God really loves us, why does He allow us to suffer? Active catholic all my life but now questioning why God lets things happen. I’m going to attach a link here, it’s a book called, “What Does the Bible Really Teach?”. If God is able to perform miracles that defy the laws of physics, why doesn’t he intervene, or if he does intervene, why not more often? Knowing this, I can live life as if there is no God. My natural reason tells me that God exists: The rising of the sun each morning convinces me that a master planner is in charge. I really don’t think most people believe in God anyways. There is no growth without discomfort. Humanity is really super human but in the shut down state we are no more than programmed robots, serving a system. Now we have just too many very stuck up high maintenance women out there, and they are so sad and very pathetic. Moral evil, even, is easier to understand than natural disasters: St. Augustine, among others, argues that God allows our evil actions because to prevent them would undermine our freedom, and the benefit of free will outweighs all of its ill effects. After 15 years of caring for him, and reflecting deeply, I have come to believe that our man-made version of God is not real. The easiest answer to the atheist happens also to be the most honest one: We don’t know. 4.Heaven- Why even have a heaven, let him make this earth itself a heaven free from all suffering , misery and let it be full or joy. Once mankind had free will and he she had greater powers and not the limited 5 senses we have now. Your email address will not be published. “It’s alright to not know why God runs the world the way He does. Can you explain to me how the Catholic Church can allow 7-year-old children to receive from the chalice? Children will be pointed to Jesus Christ as the only hope in times of trouble. And, quite frankly, understanding them can often make the difference between moving closer to the Lord or turning our backs on Him. (CCC 311). We've all heard it numerous times: "Why would a God who is all-good, all-knowing, and all-powerful allow bad things to happen to good people?" America and an unnamed superpower have both developed a new technology called miniaturization, allowing any … Where did you get the idea that the world is 6600 years old? After they partook of the forbidden fruit, the Lord God told Adam and Eve that “cursed is the ground for [their] sake; in sorrow shalt [they] eat of it all the days of [their] life” (Genesis 3:7). But that doesn’t mean that God directly causes bad to happen. Learn how your comment data is processed. Suffering gives us the opportunity to come closer to God through Jesus Christ but its reminder that we are not in control. All my family members were alive and well. How can we stop feeling that way? Praying with Scripture – Getting Started. @Michael… And where are God’s words specifically that the earth is 6,000 years old…stop evading the question. But these rocks themselves were probably been derived from even older rocks which formed the first-formed continental crust. It is the will of the terrorist to blow me up. A The original manuscripts of the Gospel (Mt 6:9-13) end the Lord’s Prayer, as taught to the apostles by Jesus, with “deliver us from evil,” and this has been the Catholic version of the prayer. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. So why do bad things happen to good people? Especially with many of us that have been Punished with No love life. . Couldn’t he make the world so that everyone would be good?” But according to the verse, it's pretty clear that God doesn't cause bad things to happen. [quote="jdb91758, post:1, topic:211134"] Hello, my name is John, new to the site. Let’s not forget that God is still there to lean on when the bad occurs and love is needed. When I die, my involvement with this world ends. This means that while we are free to do good, we also have the ability to do evil. If an all-good, all-wise, all-loving, all-just, and all-powerful God is running the show, why does he seem to be doing such a miserable job of it? Problems bring great opportunities. The amount of alcohol consumed by sipping from the chalice is minute and may well be less than when a child drinks cough medicine. Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen? Whether bad or good is happening God is still present. Why do bad things happen to good people? There is a source and fountain of energy that we each discover for ourselves…not an anthropomorphic man-made deity. | Michaela Daphne. An atheist said to me recently, “If your God is all-powerful and all-loving, as you say he is, he could have stopped the Oklahoma tornado with a mere thought. But for all that, evil never becomes a good. While I don’t claim to understand all of God’s reasons, there are a few obvious ones that stand out. As far as God goes, I know, at this very moment, that there is no God or, to put it another way, nothing in Heaven has any noticeable impact on life here. He never abandons us either; Our God is here to support us every step of the way. 7 Bible verses for further reflection Let me leave you with seven bible verses to reflect on further as you think about this question: “Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today.” God lets bad things happen because too busy trying to figure out how not to be nonextant to stop them. Pingback: Fourth Sunday of Easter | St. John. We’re also reminded of our mortality and how we’re not really in control of our own destiny. We can do this by praying. just the murderer’s by interfering God can save the child and the family of the child the anguish as well. A Bridge Between Crosses And Blessings. Mike Schmitz tackles one of the toughest questions religious believers must answer. What is it about Catholicism that intrigues you enough that you return here regularly to tell us that our religion is not big enough to deal with your pain? How is it possible that good can result from the mutilation and murder of innocent people? Do you go to Mormon sites and Evangelical sites and Humanist sites and Hindu sites looking for answers? 2. I also challenge beliefs which I believe are simplistic and ritualistic and which do not place an absolute priority on our duty to all people. But 99% of the time God maintains that free will is ours. Thank you.” References: Revelation 21:1-4 Several years ago, I commissioned a national survey and asked people what question they'd ask if they could only ask God one thing. Pain and suffering do exist. God may allow bad things to happen to good people but that is part of the downfall of real freedom. But 99% of the time God maintains that free will is ours. The Bible says: “It is unthinkable for the true God to act wickedly, for the Almighty to do wrong!” —Job 34:10. Well he certainly just created too many very nasty women out there nowadays that are very disrespectful to us men when we will try to start a conversation with the one that attracts us, and the women of today are certainly nothing like the real good ladies like we had years ago that were much easier to meet when money wasn’t an issue like many of them are looking for today. Required fields are marked *. Title KRST, the anointed one. And if we prone to question so much, why didn’t God make us a little less intelligent? 4. How can God be good, but allow bad things to happen? Why does God let bad t hings happen? Your email address will not be published. And by refusing to do it someone goes without food? Only racists make them”, ― Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and humanitarian. Free Will – God loves us so much that He gives us the gift of free will. It appears that the only will God cares about, is the will of the violent and never the will of the passive. So the question I really should have been asking was why does God let good things happen to me, a sinner. As early as the year 100 A.D., though, the doxology beginning “for thine is the kingdom” had been added to some manuscripts, and it was included in the Didache, a first-century manual of morals, worship and doctrine in the church. Even our Savior suffered, the most innocent person to ever live, but God was at work behind the scenes to accomplish something greater through his resurrection. The hope and peace we so desperately seek is not found in stopping every bad thing from happening, because we simply can’t do it. The reason why God allows people to sin and be tempted to sin is not for us to know — at least for now (Deuteronomy 29:29). Father Doyle is chancellor for public information and a pastor in the Diocese of Albany, N.Y. James 1:13 says :"When under trial, let no one say: “I am being tried by God.” For with evil things God cannot be tried, nor does he himself try anyone." Although the Lord doesn’t need our help, He allows us to help Him through the act of prayer. He confirms that the world is fallen because we are out of the relationship with God that we are meant to live in. In every circumstance, each one of us should hope, with the grace of God, to persevere “to the end” and to obtain the joy of heaven, as God’s eternal reward for the good works accomplished with the grace of Christ. Questions may be sent to askfatherdoyle@gmail.com or 40 Hopewell St., Albany, NY 12208. I wonder what you are looking for. He lives in New Jersey with his wife Eileen and daughters Mary and Elizabeth. I’m not saying that’s true, but it definitely can feel that way. There is no need to rely on the concept of God to explain or understand good nor evil. Especially for the people like us that are still Single and Don’t want to be. The oldest human remains and DNA are 400,000 years old…normalcy is 60,000 years ago. An Invitation – When bad things happen, either in our own life or in the lives of others, we are invited to assist God in bringing good out of evil. Universal Christian that believes Jesus is the son of God born of a virgin named Mary. Read Chapter 3 and 11, for they pertain directly to this articles questions. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/05/science/at-400000-years-oldest-human-dna-yet-found-raises-new-mysteries.html?_r=0. God doesn’t prevent terrible things from happening because: A) He can’t Nowhere in the Bible is the age of the Earth mentioned. According to reliable radiometric dating techniques used by geologists, the Earth is at least 4.5 billion years old (that’s 4,500,000,000 years before present). There is an energetic source of which we are all part…always were and always be. They rarely look like they are in a rush to the Pearly Gates. Jesus was nailed to the cross for us for our sins whipped beat up and spit on he defeated the devil for our eternity and we ask where he is ?He told us not to be of this world but we keep asking. Well Every one on this is a fool on this blog. Acts 16:16-34. 2.Greater Good- let good come but why should good come by bad things, why does the omnipotent god not make good things happen through Good things ? Moral evil, even, is easier to understand than natural disasters: St. Augustine, among others, argues that God allows our evil actions because to prevent them would undermine our freedom, and the benefit of free will outweighs all of its ill effects. But that isn’t true. To pretend that we have, while on this side of heaven, a clear and comprehensive “theology of tornadoes” is foolish. 1 John 5:19: We know that we are of God, and the whole world is in the power of the evil one. (North Myrtle Beach, S.C.). And like a loving father, God wants us to learn for ourselves. 1:4). Faith is based on something…where are his words? when it is humanities desire to progress on the spiritual level, yet with more than half your mind shut down how are we to find our way out of this mess. He permits it, however, because he respects the freedom of his creatures and, mysteriously, knows how to derive good from it. I find this especially true when people brag about all the blessings they received from the Lord. I am a lifelong Catholic, and I find myself having a crisis of faith. Scripture Readings. 10:11 a.m., Tuesday March 11 Although the Lord doesn’t need our help, He allows us to help Him through the act of prayer. Many people who aren’t used to praying suddenly “hit their knees”. Fr. What we do know is that when bad things happen, we should not rage against God. I don’t know why bad things happen, but I believe that even though God doesn’t cause evil, He permits it. We can therefore hope in the glory of heaven promised by God to those who love him and do his will. Christianity is only 2,000 years old. I hear very clearly your angst in pondering tough questions. A The easiest answer to the atheist happens also to be the most honest one: We don’t know. When tragedy occurs, we get to see people helping one another. Why” Well, I do not think that God (the Source) allows good things to happen no bad things to happen. | Michaela Daphne, http://www.reallifeanswers.org/2013/03/04/why-does-god-allow-suffering/, http://creation.mobi/how-old-is-the-earth, God Tells Us Not to Trust in Princes – We Should Probably Listen, The Christmas Gift; or, No News but the Good News, Eugenics in America: The Legacy of Sanger and Gates. @Mike…my son has been a spastic quad, non mobile, non verbal and 100% dependent on me for care…just what sin did he commit that Jesus was nailed to a cross and whipped. So let’s look at what Pope Benedict and the Vatican say: “According to the widely accepted scientific account, the universe erupted 15 billion years ago in an explosion called the ‘Big Bang’ and has been expanding and cooling ever since. Blaming Him for the suffering, although understandable, is neither accurate or wise. I was born a RC and was a member of a RCC religious order for 8 years…I left and found answers in myself. God permits bad things to happen to you because it is good for you to endure the evil he allows. Why would the SOURCE wait 58,000 years to reveal the SPIRIT which energetically binds us all. The setting is the peak of the Cold War. I am sure if humanity ever gets back their true existence in the universes and happened to pass a planet, of a lower dimensional order like Earth they would lend a hand, but is seems all these so called watchers are afraid to get their hands dirty, in case they may cause harm and this will throw their development backwards. I can understand this I you have risen to a spiritual level, you would not want to throw your self backwards. But the ways of his providence are often unknown to us. Clearly we believe that God could control them if he wanted – in Chapter 4 of Mark’s Gospel, after Jesus had calmed the waves, the apostles ask, “Who then is this whom even wind and sea obey?”, Catholic teaching would suggest that disharmony in nature is one of the consequences of original sin; this is the approach taken in No. You really ought to read "Consolation of Philosophy" by Boethius, written 524 ad. I visit and comment on sites of many religions not just RCC. If we truly believe that He loves us, we should strive to see His goodness in everything. No cures? We can do this by praying. He set it in motion, allows it to continue along an path of evolution of consciousness and does not intervene, no matter how much we hope he would…he leave the evolution of life and consciousness to man. Why would God allow innocent children suffer? He is the author of A Worrier's Guide To The Bible , Listen To Your Blessed Mother and From Fear To Faith. I think it is time these beings opened up, showed themselves and put an end to the wicked evil on this planet Or will we have to free ourselves and the only way we can do this is to understand what really has happened to this world and humanity. A new comment was posted on Catholic Stand —————————— *Phil Dzialo* You, along with thousands of other people are looking for answers that God’s Word, the Bible has for you. Well he is certainly punishing me with singleness. When Bad Things Happen to Good People + Genuflect, Why Did You Let This Happen? Only at the end, when our partial knowledge ceases, when we see God “face to face”, will we fully know the ways by which – even through the dramas of evil and sin – God has guided his creation to that definitive sabbath rest for which he created heaven and earth. God did not hev nor save him. I do not look for answers from religion but I try to communicate that a worthy life can be lived independent of any sect and I try to live my life that way. P.s. This imperfect world is actually the perfect school to learn the opposition that exists in all things. Trust – When tragic events occur, we are given an opportunity to trust God. If Jesus is true, then he is the only one humanity can have faith in, to day we see the mass of humanity acting like sheep or programmed robots, the last couple of generations who have no idea how this world was a few decades ago. I do not believe that we will be lifted up by so called watchers from the stars who claim to be concerned, when things on this planet could be stopped, after all if you can have a beam ship, and move between different worlds, then you would have the technology to not only shut down nuclear military sites, you could destroy every man made weapon of war off this planet. People often ask the question: “If God is so good and so loving, why does He allow evil in the world? I believe the unfairness on Earth is a related repercussion stemming from the Fall of Adam and Eve. It is during the dark times that we must truly “walk by faith and not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7). (CCC 2635). We create our destiny..that is why good and evil exist. Thank You#WhyWeMarch - March for Life, Washington D.C.Did the Church Ever Sell Indulgences?Ways to Read the Bible Your love that your son needs to keep breathing and the dedication on your part In our own solar system and on earth (formed about 4.5 billion years ago), the conditions have been favorable to the emergence of life. Why does He permit terrorism, child abuse and natural disasters to occur? If I could understand, at this point in my journey, everything about God, he really wouldn’t be God at all. Death does not cause life, but life triumphs even over death because life is of God. (A doxology is a short hymn-like verse that exalts the glory of God. Nothing is that simple! In the Mormon Messages video above, Sister Reyna I. Aburto, Second Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, describes trials she faced when she was young and how she would long to understand why God was allowing bad things to happen. We also see an increase in prayer. It is true that he allows bad things to happen but he doesn't cause them. Simple and he taught us to Love one another. Let me explain. I prefer to think, though, that a full explanation eludes us. Problems prepare our hearts for ministry. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. All the official “Catholic” texts of the Bible down through the centuries – including the Vulgate, the Douay-Rheims, the Confraternity Edition and the New American Bible – have never appended the additional verse, and Catholic and Protestant commentators are in general agreement that it was never a part of the original text. Funny seeing how the world is only 6600 years old. There are parts to my story that are sucky enough that I could make you shift in your seat with discomfort were I to tell you the whole truth but really there is nothing to be gained in comparing pain. Next time you’re approached by a person who’s hurting due to illness, death, circumstances, or a natural disaster, point them to God ’s Word. . And I know if God permits something, He plans to bring a greater good out of it. Why bad things happen to good people is a fundamental question everyone should revisit on occasion. But that is something we can’t know until we see God face to face in heaven. This is good watch this all for the glory of God while on earth. All collective judgments are wrong. That conviction is ratified by my faith in the risen Jesus, whose core message was about a Father in heaven who loves me and wants my happiness. 5. Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? The recent tragedy at the Boston Marathon certainly brings this question to the minds of many people. Accepting this will cause us to remain calm when these events occur. Why would a loving God allow bad things to happen? We did have a lot more freedom, which is now being taken away from us, by lies. All Rights Reserved. God may allow bad things to happen to good people but that is part of the downfall of real freedom. The bible time line truth. Gary Zimak. I thought foolish things, but people were willing to take the time for a fool and I’m glad they did. When skies are blue, it’s a lot easier for us to trust than during storms. 1. Greater Good – In his Letter To The Romans, St. Paul states that “We know that IN EVERYTHING God works for good with those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28, emphasis mine) Not just the good things, but the bad things too. Jehovah never causes bad things to happen. Although it’s not easy, it’s crucial for us to keep our eye on the Lord when “bad things” happen. http://www.reallifeanswers.org/2013/03/04/why-does-god-allow-suffering/. You say that you don’t believe in the God that we all collect here to discuss yet you return to THIS place over and over and tell us of your pain. @Mike , Please provide the direct biblical reference and not make statements which fly in the face of logic and science. In addition, it will increase our desire for heaven, where there is NO PAIN AND SUFFERING! Indeed, they have sinned. Relativism, Realism, The Word? There are really only two evils: The sin of men & natural evils. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, warning against easy answers, provides a beginning: "If God the Father almighty, the Creator of the ordered and good world, cares for all his creatures, why does … (A doxology is a short hymn-like verse that exalts the glory of God.). Whether bad or good is happening God is still present. But disasters, such as earthquakes and hurricanes, are more difficult to explain. One of the reasons is in 1John 5:19 where it tells us who the real ruler of this world is. I do believe humanity will destroy them selves rather than live in the light of God and that will be an end. Doing so will bring us great peace, even in times of turmoil. The unbeliever who asks that question is usually feeling resentment toward and rebellion against God, not just lacking evidence for his existence. Converging evidence from many studies in the physical and biological sciences furnishes mounting support for some theory of evolution to account for the development and diversification of life on earth, while controversy continues over the pace and mechanisms of evolution. Problems produce dependency. To pretend that we have, while on this side of heaven, a clear and comprehensive “theology of tornadoes” is foolish. Problems promote spiritual maturity. Are you waiting for a person with great faith to tell a story of pain that is worse than yours? To answer your question the devil is here with us on earth god is not if you want proof read genesis and it will tell you genesis 3:1-5 yall are very lost I hope one day each and every one of you will find the truth one day…the devil told god that he mankind doesnt need him and that god is liar and that we dont need a god that we will eventually stop needing and beliving him…also the devil wants us to prove to god that we dont but we do hes our creqtor who gave us life hes testing us guys that is all dont worry about the innocent kids but just know that they will be saved So it seems this planet is in the grip of those who want it, and they want to keep humanity from finding out the real truth. I realize that I can’t comprehend all of it, but it really feels like God doesn’t love us when he doesn’t seem to intervene. But as I said they would have the technology to freeze weapons, make them useless, they could help people suffering through no fault of their own. This is why most people cry at funerals, because that person will make no new impact on this planet. You can unsubscribe from emails about replies to mikeloffreda by replying to this email with “unsubscribe” or reduce the rate with which these emails are sent by adjusting your notification Clearly we believe that God could control them if he wanted – in Chapter 4 of Mark’s Gospel, after Jesus had calmed the waves, the apostles ask, “Who then is this whom even wind and sea obey?”, As early as the year 100 A.D., though, the doxology beginning “for thine is the kingdom” had been added to some manuscripts, and it was included in the Didache, a, first-century manual of morals, worship and doctrine in the church. Why do bad things happen to good people? They can therefore go astray. - We Have the Answer. There is no change without pain. Humans reached behavioral normalcy about 60,000 years ago without a clue about the Bible and the RCC and they were also good people. On that solid basis, I’m content to deal for now with some ambiguity, like Job. Why didn’t he?” How do I answer that? The German Jesuit theologian Father Karl Rahner was right: The incomprehensibility of suffering is part of the incomprehensibility of God himself. Personally I find none of the reasons stated above as convincing following are my reasons. In intercession, he who prays looks “not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others,” even to the point of praying for those who do him harm. Problems prove integrity. [image: Disqus]. You’re receiving this message because you’re signed up to receive notifications about replies to mikeloffreda. In short if an omnipotent God does not stop all misery, then it simply means he is not willing to and is a Sadist. (Columbus, Ohio). To revolt against God is … 3.Trust & Prayer- Sorry not convincing since if this is the way God has to convince people then he is nothing but a Sadist. God is not a person, we are not tainted by some early primates sin, pleasure is good and pain is to be alleviated. God continues to allow our choices and the appropriate consequences to occur because he loves us just like Adam and Eve. Q I am a lifelong Catholic, and I find myself having a crisis of faith. God? @Mike , Please provide the direct biblical reference and not make statements which fly in the face of logic and science. 1:10), and to present the kingdom to the Father “that God may be everything to everyone” (1 Cor. While the brutally honest and truthful answer is that “He’s God and He knows what He’s doing”, there are a few specific points that can help us to better understand these tragedies. C) He causes them 6. 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