Why does God permit suffering?

neologist wrote:

Real life says his god (never) intends for it to end.

Didn't say this. That was Joe.

I say there is an answer you are both overlooking.

Chumly wrote:

. . .blah and blah . .

are you willing to argue that the murdering of over 6 million Jews was somehow for mans' benefit?

No, but it was permitted for some reason..

WHY?

You apparently say that if there is a God, he must be impotent.

real life wrote:

neologist wrote:

Real life says his god (never) intends for it to end.

Didn't say this. That was Joe.

Oh, then why does he permit it?

For the sake of this argument I will entertain the notion, as if I do not, then there is no point in replying at all!

Are you saying that God is limited by the things he created?

One of the most important precepts is that we are being tested throughout our whole lives.

He only 'ignores' us because he created us, and wants us to live as we are. although he may disagree with our ways of living and the amount of death occurring, perhaps he feels that's just the way we are, and he shouldn't inefere.
and when you look at what happened when he did, perhaps it is best he leaves us to ourselves. after all, statistics show that the world is actually improving, so maybe there isn't a need for his input.

to see if you are faithful. maybe he has too good a heart to actually look into us and see what we will do, but rather let us do it ourselves.

yes, but if he is all-powerful he has control over the default, doesn't he?

Pauligirl,

I understand that you don't believe He exists. But, if He does and He is the only true God, He doesn't need an ego. There are no other Gods for Him to be bigger than.