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why does god allow such suffering?

Answer:

As a pastor of a local evangelical church, I've had the opportunity to delve into the complexities of suffering and its relationship with God. It's a question that has puzzled many, including myself, for a long time. The question of why God allows suffering is a challenging one, but I believe it's essential to approach it with humility and a recognition of our limitations.

We can't simply say that God has no good reason for permitting suffering to occur. Unbelievers themselves recognize the limitations of our understanding, and this is especially true when it comes to the complexities of directing a world of free people toward God's envisioned goals. Only an all-knowing God could grasp the intricacies of these events, and it's possible that the reason for permitting suffering might not emerge until centuries later and perhaps in another country.

In my own life, I've seen the impact of suffering on individuals and families, and it's a painful reminder of the brokenness of our world. However, as a Christian, I believe that God is gracious and loving enough to make our suffering count. He can and does suffer, and his capacity for suffering exceeds ours in the same measure that his knowledge exceeds ours. This understanding brings me comfort and hope, even in the midst of suffering.

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