Hmmmm, I think there is a bit of a misunderstanding here. I have no wish to enter into a religious debate I think you just didbut would like to make one attempt to offer some explanation about what some Christians believe, as it might clear up what I believe to be a misconception that BL is blaming God.
Many people believe in a God who is omnicient, omnipotent, and omnipresent. For people who believe in such a God, then it stands to reason that, although he gave us free will and people can choose their own path, he is not powerless against evil. They believe that God could choose to heal people (and has chosen to do so according to The Bible), and that, yes, he has the power that would enable him to change any event that is happening or will happen.
So, when BL says it is God's will, he isn't saying that God caused this to happen. More that it was God's will to allow it to happen, to permit people their free will to make evil choices, even though those choices resulted in the death of a precious innocent child.
People who blame God are generally very angry with God, and distance themselves from their church. I don't see any evidence that that is the case with BL, so in my opinion he is not blaming God for this tragedy.
I'm really not confused lol I know God is sovereign but He also uses people--and parents who are entrusted as chief stewards of their children. Like I said, it's kinda like the man stranded on the deserted island who, after refusing all of the wisdom and resources God had provided--lifejacket, raft, helicopter etc insisting a just 'God would save him'--turned around and blamed God... who in turn said, "Well I sent you all these lifelines what more was I to do." People can not expect to violate every principle and think God can still have His perfect will. We are still each held accountable for the knowledge we have--and the choices we make. JMO
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Since the original off topic post has remained here for some sixteen hours, I beg the mods to indulge me a reply. It will be brief, as I'm at a loss for words to describe how offensive and hurtful I find this statement. As one who lost two close friends and a close relative when the levees failed, I cannot let it go unanswered. The poster should check the facts before she makes such sweeping judgments. There are countless, countless reasons why residents stayed. My family and I were fortunate enough to have the means to leave, but many did not. How many on this board, on a moment's notice, could pack up their children, ill and/or disabled family members, AND the family pets, and leave home within 24-36 hours? Would someone take all of you in for an undetermined length of time. Would you have money to stay in a motel for weeks, if you could find one that would take your pets?
In my experience I know a man who's really in poor health. But he is so adamant of doing it all his way, being in control is all he understands, every helping hand that comes along he bites, he has had much hardship but wont surrender to anything but his own will. Call it stubborn, call it macho, call it whatever you want - he is basically a good guy with issues...If you asked me can this man be humble or can he appreciate those who love him, or can he be righteous...I would have to say he is so absorbed in whatever ails him, he can not see it any other way then the way he does see it.(u/bbm) Unless of course, perhaps, one is hiding behind religion in the first place :waitasec: And anger toward God is also more often seen in cases where there isn't some level of obvious (direct or indirect) culpability.
IMHO he is not angry with God at all...He may be numb to the gesture of help he was handed, and it may be because the same folks who extended their hand to take shaniya also have sued him in the past and speak poorly of him SO he may have a history with them we do not know of, and he may have not wanted any further history with the, (NEVER ever thinking of this horrific outcome) Unconsciousness comes in many forms.
Agree. But of course we know there is a big difference between His ability to redeem a horrible situation after the fact... and it being His perfect will. It is when we are willing to be broken and not hardened by suffering (vs others eg who may only toughen themselves even more or become abusers themselves) that He is able to bring forth beauty or something good from something so terrible. FWIW in my own personal experience I've found it is generally those who are more interested in appearing righteous than in becoming righthearted that will resist this the most--ie refuse or reject these opportunities for brokenness. There is certainly no shortage of those who fall into this category and perpetuate the cycle, their stories fill these boards--but I'm grateful you have chosen a different path and broken the cycle, and that truly is a beautiful thing. :hug:
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