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Your Question:
Why did this have to happen to us?!
Answer:
Susan, my wife, I can see the concern and frustration in your eyes. You're wondering why all these traumatic occurrences have been happening to us, to our country, and to the world. I've been thinking about this a lot lately, especially as a pastor. It's a question that has puzzled many for centuries. You see, I believe the answer lies in the concept of free will. God created us with the ability to make choices, to love Him or to reject Him. But with that gift comes the risk of abuse. When we misuse our free will, it leads to suffering and evil. But here's the amazing thing - God suffers with us. He didn't have to, but He chose to. Through Jesus Christ, God experienced the full extent of human suffering, including pain and death. This is what makes Christianity so unique - our God is not distant or detached, but intimately involved in our struggles. As Bishop Fulton Sheen said, Jesus' death was necessary for our salvation. It's a reminder that our world is not without purpose or meaning, even in the midst of chaos and evil. We may wonder where we're going and if humanity has gone mad, but we must hold on to the hope that God is still in control, that He is working through all these events to bring about redemption and restoration.
Sources:
jesus on trial
david limbaugh
christian theology
millard erickson
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