Originally Posted by
Rizzo
I think that was obvious when I wrote what I did.
Uh-huh, you've never wondered why God allows such tragedies to occur where mass death occurs or things like that? I think most have.
Please don't misunderstand me. I'm not putting you down at all. Merely explaining the shortcomings contained within your question, or at least the way you worded it. You're asking the questions from YOUR view. But that view is self-protective and self-concerned. Christ has to think well beyond our individual desires sometimes, and when mass tragedies occur, it'll always be to TRY to teach us a lesson of some sort, such as how to build buildings stronger, how to better protect ourselves, etc. We humans are a pretty dull lot, oftentimes, who CAN work against our own selves, or maybe become so fixated on a goal that we pursue it to our own detriment. Surely you know examples of these type? We can, very simply, be foolish, neglectful, penurious, and all manner of other foibles we display. Christ on the other hand, KNOWS what He's doing, and He knows the consequences, and when He allows many to die in some tragedy, it's to teach us to be more alert, more caring, more focused on what's important, and all manner of other lessons we'd likely never learn if we didn't see dire consequences once in a while.
Questioning things brings about investigation into a better understanding.
In forums like this it can generate a thought process that results in an exchange of views on the subject.
Yes, but asking GOOD questions requires lots of thought beforehand, and careful wording so that we don't create LESS understanding than when we began. Good questions edify. Lesser ones confuse us, often from indistinct language that makes one poster speak from one perspective and perception, and another speak from quite a different perspective and perception. Theology, of all subjects, requires of us more than we're sometimes willing or able to give it. That's why so much of it seems "mysterious." Often, we confuse ourselves by not stating our question more precisely, so that answers can be clear and understandable, rather than a hodge podge of half-understandings. We gain nothing by the later, but good questions and answers edify and teach and explain.
Again, please understand that I meant no disparagement whatsoever. When I think, I tend to think in coldly logical terms, and some sometimes find that offensive, whether it's meant that way or not. Believe me, if I should ever with to disparage someone, I can be pretty good at it, and they'd know exactly what I was intending, and nothing was intended in my post. Sorry you took it that way.
So, you have no opinion on the questions asked other than "Never question Him".
Thanks for your...............input.
I believe if you'll look back, and read my post again, you'll find that I had a good bit to say other than "Never question Him." But that's up to you.
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