[Blackirish]

I struggle with a belief in a benevolent God. What about kids who starve in the Sudan don’t they count?

[Amberdawn]

Sadly, Blackirish, people starve only at the hands of other people, not because the means doesn’t exist to feed them. That isn’t God’s fault.

[Amberdawn]

Sadly, Blackirish, people starve only at the hands of other people, not because the means doesn’t exist to feed them. That isn’t God’s fault.

[James C. Bennett]

I struggle with a belief in a benevolent God. What about kids who starve in the Sudan don’t they count?

I'm told they get a free ticket to "heaven" because of their innocence, according to some here. So all is good.

[ottbmare]

Philosopher Peter Kreeft on the meaning of suffering This is long, but the thought process is important.

[diamond6]

There is an excellent charity called “Food for the Poor”. What makes them so great is that they are very efficient with their funds. Most of what you give goes to the poor, they keep very little for administration expenses. YOu can also donate (through the of course) the means to construct water wells, and stuff like fruit trees, livestock, etc. We’ve been very happy with this charity.