My question/comment was not about what man does to man, but why would a loving god allow such things to happen to those who have no ability to make a choice to do harm?

A child is guilty of nothing. All a child can do is pray. And what does God do for them?

To say God would listen to petty prayers of an adult and ignore the prayers of an innocent child defeats Gods first tenant, to protect them "bring me your weak and huddled masses"