(May 1, 2012 at 12:08 am)Black Chakram Wrote: The other question is easier. God allows all the pain and suffering because He's given us this world to make and choose as we will. As a whole, though, we don't do the best job at being "good". At least not all the time. If God were to step in and put a stop to all the bad stuff, it would invalidate and cheapen the entire point of giving us free will. If He's given us the freedom to make our own choices, He's going to respect that, even if the choices we make sadden and pain Him.
Quote:I've heard it said that the core of Christianity is that the Bible is love story between God and mankind. It's not that God NEEDS our worship or approval, it's that He created us to be in relationship with Him. He made each and every person out there with the hope that they'll look at Him and say, "Cool! I like what you've done! Also, I'm dealing with X, Y, and Z. Can you please help?" And God will be more than happy to.You say that if we asked him, God would be more than happy to help. But you also say that he allows suffering. Well, wouldn't all the religious people who are suffering be praying and begging for his help? I guess he's NOT happy to help then.
Also, if God did exist, you don't know his desires or how he works. It's all bullshit that fits with what you are trying to argue.