Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?

[TheSeelieCourtJester]

I've thought about it for a while. I'm Christian, and even still I struggle with this everyday. People are dying from starvation, children are being sold into sex trafficking, wars are taking millions of lives, and sometimes, I'm not even sure the "leaders-of-the-free-world" are doing anything about it. Personally, I believe that God puts obstacles in our lives because he knows we're stronger than we think we are. All we can do is ask God to give us the strength we need to get through those troubled times.

[Janien van Rooyen]

I, too, have an issue with this. I have always wondered why God can't just stop really bad things happening to good people. Yes, we have free will and can cause bad things to happen to us by wrong actions and/or decisions, but that doesn't mean that God couldn't stop whatever bad things from happening in the end. He could teach us in a less threatening manner what it is we are to learn. I believe that is just an excuse by Christians to explain why God seems to not be there (sometimes). I have a feeling I'll be flamed for that last statement, but that is how I feel.

Death, on the other hand, even at a young age, I don't consider to be a bad thing if it happens to a good person. While the good person's friends and family will, of course, be hurt tremendously, it is a reward to the good person to be taken early to Heaven, and avoid whatever horrible tragedies may have befallen them in life. They will not need to suffer through what a lot of us already have, or will in the future. I believe that early exit through death is a gift from God to the truly good. So, if you're still here, you got some learning to do, Lucy! Including myself... My, I'll probably live forever, haha.

What are your thoughts? Thanks!

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-- 02 Jun 2017, 03:31 --

I've thought about it for a while. I'm Christian, and even still I struggle with this everyday. People are dying from starvation, children are being sold into sex trafficking, wars are taking millions of lives, and sometimes, I'm not even sure the "leaders-of-the-free-world" are doing anything about it. Personally, I believe that God puts obstacles in our lives because he knows we're stronger than we think we are. All we can do is ask God to give us the strength we need to get through those troubled times.

Do you mean kind of force us to have faith and believe in Him? I like that way of thinking.

[jennyfalcone62809]

Satan causes the bad things to happen and God turns all things into something good. God uses these things to make us into stronger people. Most of the time we can not see the blessing that it is until much later.

[Josh0018]

This question seems hard to answer. Indeed, this is the question asked not only by Haatim but also me. Every time bad things happen to a good individual I often consider it as a challenge given by God to test how long will you stand and be resilient in every obstacle that traps you in life.

[Lennycat]

I'm not really sure why bad things happen to good people. I have asked myself this question many times since my son was diagnosed with a debilitating illness. He is an innocent. Why would God choose to make him sick? I don't really know. I guess I can only choose to have faith that it is all some kind of plan that I do not understand yet. But sometimes it is a hard pill to swallow.

[Kalin Adi]

Bad things do not only happen to good people; bad person suffer as well. They get sick, they lose beloved relatives and they die too. Besides, unexpected events overtake us all. It could be a natural disaster, an accident or any unfortunate event. It is true God allows them to happen, but he does not cause them. I truly believe God allows bad things to happen to good people because He has the power to fix things at the moment He has appointed.

[Mrsbellaz]

I have felt that same thing quite often, but bad things happen to good people and bad people. But as they say, you can get bitter or you can get better. Our struggles can either strengthen us or break us down. Ultimately, I don't think I would let it cripple my beliefs. (At least I hope not.)

[May Elizabeth Tan]

Maybe your doing bad things to others . Also call "Karma"

[Shaddtheimpaler]

Its simple because god wants you to appreciate what you have and learn from your mistakes.

[stalliongirlke]

in my opinion the key word here is 'allow' meaning that God still has control over the situation. when the word 'allow' is used even in other circumstances it means there is a degree of control over the situation and that is what the nature of God is. he is all powerful and not limited by time.

[Fuzee4]

That's God's way of testing his people. A good person would stay true to his faith no matter what happens to him. Good or Bad. Besides, people only seem to remember God when bad things happen. Don't you think?

[Penny Lee]

God does not control humanity like so many robots or puppets -- he gives us the free will to choose what we will do. The world is also broken and imperfect -- that is my understanding of why evil and bad things happen. The Bible says that God works all things together for good to those who love him. God offers eternal life in heaven where everything will be made right and no evil will be allowed.

[Rosemary Okoko]

God allows bad things to happen to good people so that he can test them to see whether they truly love and trust him. It is their faith that is being tested. If you persevere and continue trusting in God, good things follow.

[ramare kendi]

i totally agree with you Rose. God can never tst yiu beyond our abilities mostly it is a prepation for what is to come in future

[Belynda White]

This I ask myself almost every single day of my life. It's almost like the bad people get blessed naturally, like it pays to be bad and the good ones get punished. This question is a hard nut to crack so I'll just go sip on some tea instead.