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Subject: 
Re: Mercy? (Was Re: My Prayer on this National Day of Prayer)
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Date: 
Fri, 14 Sep 2001 23:20:24 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Mark Sandlin writes:
In article <GJo2MB.Lp4@lugnet.com>, "Ian Warfield" <ipw47@hotmail.com>
wrote:

As you say, many are wondering where God is right now, or why He let this
happen.

I'm wondering how people can maintain their faith in the face of what
has just happened. If you believe God to be all-good and all-powerful,
then explain to me how this kind of horrible thing is allowed to happen.
And don't give me that "works in mysterious ways" cop-out.

Don't forget that this was done in His name.  And since an evil deed was done
in His name and he did not stop it, I cannot see how God can be kind and
merciful in any way.

Jeff



Message is in Reply To:
  Mercy? (Was Re: My Prayer on this National Day of Prayer)
 
(...) I'm wondering how people can maintain their faith in the face of what has just happened. If you believe God to be all-good and all-powerful, then explain to me how this kind of horrible thing is allowed to happen. And don't give me that "works (...) (23 years ago, 14-Sep-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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