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Your Question:
Is it wrong to question God's existence when I'm dying?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with questions about God's existence, especially when they're facing suffering or death. It's natural to wonder why God allows pain and hardship, and whether he's truly good and powerful. But I believe that questioning God's existence when you're dying is not necessarily wrong. In fact, it's a sign that you're still grappling with the big questions of life, and that you're not willing to accept a shallow or superficial faith. The truth is, our relationship with God is deeply connected to our struggles with depression, suffering, and even suicidal thoughts. Satan loves to raise questions about God's existence and power when we're at our weakest, but that's exactly when we need to be most open to God's presence and love. As the Bible says, "God calls you to tasks that are smaller and more ordinary. He calls you to look around and be faithful with what is directly in front of you." Even in the midst of suffering, God is still at work, calling us to trust in his goodness and power. I've seen many people struggle with the idea of God's existence when they're facing death, but I've also seen many people find hope and comfort in their faith. When we're faced with the reality of our own mortality, we're forced to confront the question of whether life has any inherent meaning or purpose. If God doesn't exist, then life is indeed absurd and without reason. But if God does exist, then our lives have a purpose and a meaning that transcends our suffering and pain. As a pastor, I've seen people find hope and comfort in their faith, even in the midst of great suffering.
Sources:
depression
edward welch
reasonable faith
william lane craig
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
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