Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Clandestine
Why does God allow suffering? Why does God allow sickness, and death, and misery? Why isn't Gods world - not ours - perfect?

Well, God allows these things because it allows us to rely more on Him, and less on ourselves. And in many cases, great suffering can bring a person closer to God and give them a better understanding of why they're in pain. In the beginning, things were perfect, but, if you believe in the Bible, then you also believe in the fall of Adam & Eve, which led to our cursed, sinful nature. Had the decision been made to never disobey the Lord, we'd have never known suffering and sin. (We were created in His image, after all.) But because of our nature, we must prove that we're deserving of eternal life by following (and believing) in Christ, and spreading His word to the anyone who will listen.

Faith may not be able to move mountains, but it can perform miracles... like saving us from our sins.
very well said!!!
palerider7777 Reviewed by palerider7777 on . A Question for the Christians Im a half-christian myself, and have a question. In this passage: "For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith." Mark 11:23 Jesus doesnt say that we must ask God for throwing the mountain in the sea... it seems our faith alone is enough for doing it... also, there is some Rating: 5