Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Atheists & Agnostics

uriel1972

(4,261 posts)

1. Whenever I hear about 'God's plan'

Reply to Neoma (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2012, 06:54 PM

Apr 2012

I wonder why such suffering is included. Some christians say it's the devil that is causing the suffering, but I say didn't God create the devil? Obviously I am not in tune with the finer points of theology.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Y'ouch. [View all] Neoma Apr 2012 OP

Whenever I hear about 'God's plan' uriel1972 Apr 2012 #1

As I understand it... laconicsax Apr 2012 #3

And why does prayer work for one person and not for another? YellowRubberDuckie Apr 2012 #7

Y'ouch, indeed! FiveGoodMen Apr 2012 #2

Reminds me of this photo JNelson6563 Apr 2012 #4

That's probably the reference. Neoma Apr 2012 #5

OMG... Rhiannon12866 Apr 2012 #8

Nature is indifferent to what anyone wants. AlbertCat Apr 2012 #6