I did say the biblical GOD is NOT omnipotent, as there is something that he cannot do. He cannot force human beings to follow him.
He chose an imperfect world to test human beings if they would follow despite imperfections. the rationale behind this is SATAN holding a rebellion despite his...
That is just ONE of MANY causes of suffering.. and that one example you gave does not over rule my claim that there are suffering that is caused by mans free will to inflict it to others.
therefore, you having the premise in mind that the biblical GOD inflicts the suffering that is caused by...
I made a decision to reply because i wish to express the answer that my personal unique orientation has taught me. which may not have been the same from the beginning. I change my perception when new information is presented...
That is not too different from everyone else, as human beings...
Free will, the Biblical GOD doesn't have the power to over rule the decisions made by men.
since Human free will has its negative effects, compassion comes in to save the people who does no wrong, and to save those who has yet to decide between good and evil...
The Biblical GOD is good...
Jeremiah 7:31
They have built the high places of Topheth in the Valley of Ben Hinnom to burn their sons and daughters in the firesomething I did not command, nor did it enter my mind.
nor did It enter his mind ....:yes:
In so that man will have an opportunity to show compassion and GOD will have the reason to feel compassion to those affected.
Human suffering is one avenue for salvation.. wouldn't you trade 80 years of suffering for ETERNAL joy??
I know you would...
Question: The question was why does GOD allow suffering?
Answer: GOD allows Suffering because he allows man to make their own choices (free will, e.g the choice to cause the suffering of another human being)
That wouldn't sound good esp for people who looks for evil rather than good. so I...
Man has free will. Human beings causes the suffering of another Human being.
Christians remember that the Biblical GOD is a loving and just GOD and will exercise justice to whom it is due, all in his perfect time.