If god exists, why is there violence and homeless people?

September 14, 2008 4:54am CST
Im not very religous, I do believe in god but if he does really exist...why is there such bad things in the news e.g. rape, murder, homeless people, povety etc. Also do you feel that people are brainwashed into believing things that are in the bible? If all people are equal, why do people worship god and jesus?
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@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
14 Sep 08
I dont believe in god myself and havent for many yrs now so my answer won't be a Christian, godfearing based one if that makes sense...IMO the reason we have violence - human arrogance, greed and ego...Why are there those who are homeless, beyond less fortunate etc etc - in order to know beauty, happiness, safety etc etc etc we must experience the negative sides to life as well so we have a well rounded idea of what it is to live/exist...Its all about balance....AND also in some cases human arrogance etc etc..
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@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
15 Sep 08
not a problem and thanks for best response
14 Sep 08
Thats a good answer and does make alot of sense. Thanks
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
14 Sep 08
I find your posting really confusing. If you believe in God why did you write such statement such as "if he does really exist". Are you sure of his existence or not? Your question "why is there such bad things in the news" is a common occurrence. Most people do question this. I would like to put this question. Is God our puppeteer who does things according to our own wishes? God created earth and us human beings but that does not mean that he is going to intervene such as a child playing an RRP game. God's worship is there to praise him for what he is, God the Almighty. Each religion praises God in its own way or another.
14 Sep 08
Well I must be a doubter then. That didnt answer my question about the diseases. Why do you say god the almighty? What proof is there that god exists/existed? I know when I posted this discussion that it would be a touchy subject with people and people would take offense very easily.
• India
14 Sep 08
God is there it is universally accepted and who is to be blamed for the unwanted happenings here it is we, society and the government. Lack of governing is the main cause for this unrest and brutality. I think it is not confined to any country. It is happening in the world over.
14 Sep 08
Why would god create diseases? He created the world and the people so why would he include diseases?