michel said:
why should God provide us with food that does not require cancer-causing preservatives? - he has provided meat, fish and vegetables in abundance. The cancer-causing preservatives are a man made ingredient that allows us to have food stored for longer periods of time than normal; the pesticides are there to allow farmers to get a better return for their work. All these extra elements are man-made, out of greed and avarice, convenience.....................
Unfortunately, with our massive population, it is unrealistic to expect everyone to be able to go out and catch their own fresh food every morning. I won't dispute the convenience factor that comes from canned fruit, but what's wrong with a little convenience now and then? Its not like the average person therefore leads a lazy life of leisure simply because they don't have to grow their own food--in fact, I would argue that people are more stressed and overworked today than in past generations, where perhaps more food was home-grown. As far as greed goes, that is certainly debatable, but one must keep in mind that farming is a business. I don't think farmers are any more or less greedy than anyone else--they just try to keep up, lest they be swallowed.
Another thing to keep in mind is that the majority of the food sent out to third world countries, or even local poor, by churches, governments, and other organizations is prepackaged and concetrated. Fresh meat wouldn't last very long on a plane to Africa, you know.
He did, originally; man has a natural immune system; it is man himself who has weakened that immune system, by becoming obsessed with cleanlyness, so as to reduce the eficacy of his immune system.
Doctors have prescribed anti-biotics for years, in great quantities, which now mweans that we have bacteria which have built up an immunity to the drugs.........
I'm not going to argue with you about the antibiotics and exposure to different elements. My mother is a doctor, and she always gets upset at pediatricians who prescribe antibiotics to every kid who comes along, just to keep the kid's mother happy. Growing up, whenever I would drop a piece of food on the floor, she would say, "Go ahead and eat it--the exposue is good for you!" That's all a far cry from your experiences in Africa, (which seem quite intriguing by the way--I didn't know that about you), but its more than what some of my friends do.
Yes, he is. He expects us all (who have water) to go share it with the Africans, to feed them. They are our Brothers and sisters. And what do we do ? make a small contribution to some charity, so that we feel better inside......while driving to work in a plush car, smoking cigarettes, going to work in a nice plush building..etc
Well, there's a lot more to it than that. Many African countries are controlled by oppressive governments that confiscate all goods sent by caring outsiders for themsevles. They keep their people in poverty so they can be rich, and until they are overthrown, you may as well enjoy your nice car, because there's nothing you can do to help those people. Africa is also very war-torn and has been for quite some time. Why would a government spare anything for their people when they could give it to their soldiers instead?
you cannot blame God for our own laziness, easy consciences, it is our fault.
Heh heh, I actually do not blame god for anything--I don't even believe he exists! All I'm saying is that if god were all-powerful, all-loving, and all-good, we wouldn't have to wrestle with balancing practicality and health, etc.