RE: If there is a God, why do so many bad things happen?
Hey @zen-art thanks for your honesty here. It's refreshing to read a post by someone who doesn't want to pull their punches in case they offend someone. I totally agree with you - people have become so soft, and are way too easily offended today. Remain true to yourself, and be prepared to offend people if you need to. Sometimes, they need to hear it.
Having said that, I will probably reserve my right to disagree with a lot of what you have written here. Which is a shame, because I really like how you have challenged people's thinking. It's just that you have challenged a way of life that I am passionate about. Which is fine - I'm not offended, not in the slightest. I guess I just wanted you to know. You seem open to being challenged a little yourself.
I would like to ask why, though? Why do you feel the way you do? You have given no doubt to the fact that you feel as you do, but not a lot of insight into why, apart from your education. If you're comfortable answering, I would love to hear you response. If you feel it's not for the public forum, I'm happy to take a discussion to Discord.
Again, thanks for the gutsy post.
If you read that post again carefully, you will see that I did not say that I do not believe in anything, I do. I just do not call it God ;) I consider myself a spiritual person, not religious. I did research a lot and read a lot, from Christianity and Islam to Buddhism and Hinduism. The thing that I have found is that all of those religions carry the same exact message, the message of love. The center is the same but the problem arises when people screw it up and complicate it. Jesus said "I am love" that is what I believe and have felt many times, not Jesus in particular but love. Human beings are amazing and capable of more than we think is possible. Our minds and our energy sources vibrate with such beauty.
I would not say that my opinion is based on my education, more on experience. That is why I respect others because I allow them to have different experiences. I am pretty fine with people believing in God but I have a problem when they justify things using Him/Her and refuse to take responsibility for their own life. You have all the power you need. There is no divine deity that pulls the strings, your destiny is not written in stone, stars or on your palm. You are creating your life with every decision that you make and that is the power a lot of people refuse to admit. Thank you for your lovely comment and your sweet words, they are very much appreciated. Much love 💚💚💚