re: Pelosi's daughter trying to make little kids doubt God exists?

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I never got this argument, or the “why does God let bad things happen to good people” argument

Christians believe God sent and allowed his own son to be tortured and crucified. If Jesus was not above hurt and suffering, why would any of us be?

Christians believe there is sanctity and purpose behind suffering even if it doesn’t make sense at times

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I'm with you. I've never had my faith challenged by any version of, "Why does God let bad things happen?"

First of all, not only Jesus—as you pointed out—but I can't think of any major character in the Bible who didn't face some significant life challenge.

The Bible is very clear. We're not here to be comfortable, or even "happy." This world is just an embryonic existence, and the Bible is very clear that experiencing hardship and weakness is what turns us to God.

Jesus never said, "Blessed are the comfortable, for they will not need God."

It's frankly always surprising to me when this does prove to be a stumbling block to people, because it's so obviously missing the entire point of the whole exercise.