Joe Rogan Asks Why God Allows So Much Suffering & Death

Many people criticize God for allowing so much death and suffering in the world, but is that a valid complaint? In this video, Ken Ham gives an excellent, Bible-based explanation for death, suffering, and disease in the world.
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[@bobdalton2062]

I used to be a blasphemous hater of God just like these men until about the age of 25. I investigated the major world religions reading their holy books and saved the Bible for last. It's when I read the words of Jesus Christ in the gospels that the Holy Spirit give me faith to believe. That gift of God and his gift of salvation, forgiveness of my sins has kept me for over 40 years now. Pray for these men!

[@redpilledcovfefe]

Please pray for my sons Jeremiah and Aaron to come to believe in Jesus and get saved. They're atheists. God Bless You

[@bikesrcool_1958]

@@redpilledcovfefeask them why they are atheists and we can go from there

[@ghenulo]

Seems legit. It sounds like a manufactured story to feed Christians' persecution complex.

[@perryscott4204]

HALLELUYAH ☝️ Praise Yahweh for your salvation and deliverance in Yahusha

[@GodsOath_com]

Me too

[@wreckoningday]

We don't live in the world as God made it, we live in the world as man made it.

[@Iwalkaroundatnighyt]

In God We Trust - Tom MacDonald, Adam Calhoun, Struggle Jennings & Nova Rockafeller

[@AngelRamirez-zv6qp]

What!? We didn’t make pain nerve endings, the mechanics of child labor, pathological microorganisms, viruses, tectonic plates, etc. We didn’t create the nature of this world, so who is responsible for all the natural evil in it?

[@dross4207]

@@IwalkaroundatnighytSo you point out words that man made as an apparent attempt to contradict his point that we live in a world that man made? Do you not see the flawed logic in that?

[@Iwalkaroundatnighyt]

@@dross4207 HIUH ? put the pipe down and walk away man, shyts bad for your health.

[@michaeljking3835]

Man distorted the world to what it is now

[@guzzi95]

I was at one of our Men's meets one evening and a guy pointed out that some people that were born with a Silver Spoon in there mouth haven't reached out to God because they have never been in need of anything! That speaks volumes... I wasn't born with a silver spoon. Dad passed away when I was 10 years old. Mom married a drunk a couple years later and became one herself. Life was hard.. I have no Doubts that God was watching over my twin brother and myself. I am forever Grateful to our Loving Savior! Thank you Jesus for your Sacrifice and your Love for us all!

[@arcticfox2639]

Thank you for that testimony! I was terribly abused also, including sexual abuse. Without God I wouldn't be alive.

[@rtam9894]

What about the kid born with leukemia and will die in few years?

[@guzzi95]

@@rtam9894 what about that.. Leukemia is a Blood Disease. Has Everyone with Leukemia died in a few years? No.. All will die one day and some will live again.

[@guzzi95]

@@arcticfox2639 God Bless you! Continue your Faith!

[@gladishilton1943]

@@arcticfox2639 So I suppose this means your god was sitting idly by during al the abuse you suffered without raising a finger to prevent it. Hmmm! Not sure what you're thanking him for. He did nothing for you.

[@howardsmith8015]

Our family had slipped away from following God/Jesus in any meaningful way. Then in 2019 our beautiful 19 year old daughter was diagnosed with serious cancer. We could just have blamed God for the situation, but instead we turned back to faith in Him. I can honestly say that it was only the peace of God/Jesus that brought us through the darkest year in our lives and those countless hours in hospital. Furthermore, nothing can convince me that prayer does not influence the physical world, as I have seen its impact with my own eyes. Our daughter is now 23 years and doing well. Put your faith and trust only in God/Jesus, not yourself nor any man.

[@apwmojack]

I felt the same way when I was diagnosed with cancer .

[@JRTIGER07]

❤ *A M E N* ❤

[@kwimms]

Cancer is caused by eating dead animals... eat fruit and seeds, like it says in Genesis.

[@jimmyfive2006]

That's great to know, but did you try the prayer without going to the doctors? Because I've seen many that didn't have the same luck and died, with prayers and all, people of faith. And I think I know what the answer will be: "It wasn't meant to be", "It was that person's time". Funny how many diseases that would be certain death 200 years ago are now easily cured by medicine, but yea....it's the prayer that saved them.

[@MrJames-eb6rp]

​@@jimmyfive2006Facts.

[@Longeno55]

All the “crap” in our world is because of mankind’s sin! God is loving and just.

[@stepfaniehawkins205]

Everyone forgets about God's wrath! When he comes back he's not going to give everyone a hug...... Now is he? (I just like to remind people of that from time to time lolol everybody focuses on his love, but then they live a life that might bring down his wrath. People need to pay attention to what they're doing, more than what their saying.)

[@mooganstooker2419]

The more realistic answer is that there is no god.

[@TheHippieatheart63]

@@mooganstooker2419 That has crossed my mind more than once in my 59 years, good point. I'm more of a "Show Me!!" type. Burn a bush, part a sea.....etc. etc..., then they'll have me believing hook, line, and sinker. Any blind faith or trust has gotten me nothing but disappointment and regret my whole life.

[@foghornleghorn8536]

"God is loving and just." What complete BS. In the last 24 hours almost 20,000 children under the age of 5 have died. Most of them have died long agonizing deaths from the effects of malnutrition. In the next 24 hours an additional 20,000 will die in the same horrible manner. These children have been dying like this for decades, millions of children have died millions more will continue to die. I've been told by christians that children are miracles provided by their god, I've also been told by christians that their god is omniscient, so if those two things were true your god created these miracles knowing that they would suffer each and every day of their lives and then die by the thousands every day. Your god if he existed could only be considered the most malevolent entity to ever exist.

[@Longeno55]

@@stepfaniehawkins205 I am personally not forgetting God’s coming wrath. It’s a certainty for all whose sin is not covered by the Blood of Jesus Christ.

[@willaimrobinson9383]

I asked this question as well. I found this answer to be the best answer for me. "I Asked god for strength, and He sent me struggles, hardships, and challenges to overcome. I asked God for wisdom, and he sent me problems to solve. I asked for courage, He sent me dangers to defeat. I asked for love, and He sent me broken people to help. I think God has given me everything I`ve asked , and so much more."

[@sheilamullins4417]

Amen

[@user-yw2gv4uv8h]

​@@sheilamullins4417🙏Amen!🙏

[@gabrielleupton2035]

When we want to get physically strong, we are required to work the muscles, correct? I never ask God for strength anymore, for that very reason. I now ask that His will be done in my life.

[@willaimrobinson9383]

@@gabrielleupton2035 You are so very blessed. I was once youthful and very strong. it wasn`t until later in life that I discovered that only true strength comes from God ... and will never fade.

[@wainsworthtingleli8940]

@@willaimrobinson9383 What the Bible Actually IsActually, the Bible is the story of YOUR LIFE AND MY LIFE. It is the un-folding of the spiritual life of every man. As one grows in spiritual perception, he grows into a deeper understanding of the Bible. Each time he reads it, it contains a new and richer meaning. It is as if the pages come to life. What was once a gory battle becomes an allegory, giving the reader an insight into his own spiritual unfoldment. Jesus said that the enemies are all those of our own household. They are enemy thoughts of our own mental households which can be overcome by Truth. The Bible is the story of man’s journey from Paradise to Paradise. Along the way he meets all of the temptations and problems of everyday living. To quote from Judge Troward, a man with a deep understanding of the Bible: The Bible is the Book of the Emancipation of Man. The emancipation of man means his deliverance from sorrow and sickness, from poverty, struggle, and uncertainty, from ignorance and limitation, and finally from death itself. This may appear to be what the euphuistic colloquialism of the day would call “a tall order,” but nevertheless it is impossible to read the Bible with a mind unwrapped by antecedent conceptions derived from traditional interpretation without seeing that this is exactly what it promises, and that it pro- 12fesses to contain the secret whereby this happy condition of perfect liberty may be attained. The Bible, which literally means THE BOOK, contains sixty-six books which tell in allegory, prophecy, epistle, parable and poem, man’s generation, degeneration and regeneration. Over and over again, from every conceivable approach, we read of the experience of each one of us as he seeks to discover the Truth about himself and his relationship to Life. The first two chapters of Genesis (meaning the beginning) and the last two chapters of Revelation, the final book, tell of the will of God for man. In the beginning we find man created in the “image” and “likeness” of God and given dominion “. . . over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.” In Revelation we again have the vision of that perfection which rightfully belongs to man. All the rest of the Bible is concerned with the journey of the soul back to its original awareness of perfection, man as a child of God. It is the story of the struggle of man who, cheated by the senses into thinking that satisfaction comes from without, struggles to exert his will against God, the infinite Goodness and Perfection within him. Story after story describes man’s voluntary journey into bondage, the thing that happens to man when he chooses to become established in a con-sciousness apart from God. It is the story of the prodigal son; it is the story of the children of Israel, leaving their own lands, going down into Egypt into bondage and their great desire to get back to the promised land. This story is repeated over and over, like the theme in a symphony, in many different set-tings and circumstances so that each one wandering in the wilderness of un-enlightened thought can find himself and his particular problem. Through it all the Love of God seeks to reconcile man to Himself. God speaks through the prophets and all those who have ears to hear, offering to reclaim rebellious man and restore him to the Kingdom of Heaven, that di-vine order of perfection, that dominion which is man’s rightful heritage as a child of God. This is the regeneration. It is not that man has really ever been lost; it is only that he has chosen to think of himself as separated from his Maker. It has seemed easier to him to trust in the evidence of his senses ra-ther than the Truth of his Being.

[@mreverythingmagnum]

I can give testimony all day… I was lost young man with terrible ways. Christ grabbed ahold of me like I didn’t have a choice. Prayer without a doubt works!

[@luckyrockmore2796]

Prayer is the best thing that you can do for someone and the best thing someone can do for you.

[@palladin1337]

"Prayer without a doubt works!" Except when it doesn't, which when looking at it empirically appears to be all the time.

[@mreverythingmagnum]

@@palladin1337 spoken undoubtedly from an individual angry at god. I’ll pray for you!

[@palladin1337]

@@mreverythingmagnum It's hard to be angry at something that doesn't seem to exist. Perhaps, instead of clinging to arrogant delusions, you should instead look up what things like Atheism actually mean.

[@mreverythingmagnum]

@@palladin1337 Jesus is what you are searching for. He loves you. As a young man I was also lost in this world. Go to a good church!

[@gtw4546]

We’re living in a twice-fallen world (Genesis 3 and Genesis 6) - that things like goodness, love, and beauty still exist testifies to how amazing that original, pristine creation must have been!

[@LeeLeeB5]

I lost my darling firstborn, daughter(41), 9 years ago, then the day before my 72nd bday, I lost my youngest, a precious son(36) on July 4th this year. I do not understand why…I don’t, and my heart is shattered…BUT…I trust Him, with all my heart. “The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the Name of the Lord.”🙌 I’d rather live through these things, this life, with Him than without Him.❤️

[@raptureready3615]

I am reminded of the story of Job; whom God loved dearly. Satan thought he could make Job loose his faith by making him loose his family and riches but God knew Jobs heart ♥️ would not waver through the losses so to prove to the enemy he allowed Job to go through certain trials for a season. Count it all blessing to suffer with the Lord. You are chosen You are loved and your babies are having the best life ever with the true King 👑 God bless you See you in the clouds ☁️

[@MrGatoka]

I have infant children and feel for you knowing they will always be my babies. Hence, I admire your resilience and trust in our Lord and Savior. I really hope my faith is as strong as yours to understand and accept that we are all here temporarily, our children were commended to us by God, and we will one day be reunited in His presence. God bless.

[@vallivergano239]

Sending you prayers 🙏

[@silvergirl7810]

I really felt prompted to write to you- I’m so sorry you for the losses you have and are encountering. I know nothing I say will ease your suffering nor do I understand what you’re encountering right now. But I want you to know that I’m sincerely 🙏 😔praying for you right now. I don’t know if you have been watching the series “The Chosen” but it has helped me so much with things that I’m going through. They are on season 4 right now and I highly recommend it especially with what you are dealing with. Matthew 5:4 - Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Revelation 21:4 - He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. Psalm 147:3 - He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 126:5 - Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. 1 Peter 5:7 - Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. Deuteronomy 31:8 - It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Psalm 34:18 - The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

[@carolinewharton5759]

❤

[@karooboermeyer1115]

They reject God and then blame Him for the consequences of that very rejection

[@BlaqRaq]

My point too

[@benohara284]

Believers get sick too

[@karooboermeyer1115]

@@benohara284 of which many is a result of lifestyle choices

[@benohara284]

@@karooboermeyer1115 same as non believers then nothing to do with a non existent god

[@karooboermeyer1115]

@@benohara284 serving God is not about having an easy life, we serve God because He made everything, He is the opposite of this filth in this world, He paid the price for our sins so that we can be with Him in eternity. The charismatic, name it and claim it movement is not Christianity.

[@BaptistJoshua]

He determines our future far more than even many Christians realize. If he just abandoned us, there would be no Christ's death on the cross.

[@dawnfrye4343]

I had stroke at 47 but I came out of it with a strong desire to get baptized & so I did🙌🏼 Jesus is The way.

[@jjevans1693]

Delusional

[@stephenhagen234]

@@jjevans1693 No, he's walking in the Light!

[@jjevans1693]

@@stephenhagen234 What light?

[@pelonete5000]

And the doctors??? NO merit?

[@noneofyourbusinessna740]

No it’s not delusional this universe has a creator it didn’t just magically create itself

[@jvo3777]

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." -John 14:6

[@minivanjack]

To quote Ken Ham: "This is not the world as God made it" - Exactly.

[@algoner4421]

Nor is the title of this video a fair representation of the video.

[@honkytears]

Yes yes, god created the devil and the devil screwed everything up. And god created people and they suck so bad that they keep choosing the devil god created. Dangit. But this all perfect being that can't seem to create anything less than extremely flawed beings is definitely not to be blamed. We are given free will by this all knowing god, this being who knew exactly every decision and action you would make, thousands of years before you were even alive to make them. Free will cannot exist if the end result and all subsequent actions therein are already known ahead of time.

[@algoner4421]

@@honkytears sure it does. The fact God knows, but you do not, does not change your ability to make the decision.

[@minivanjack]

@@algoner4421 if we "don't know" then we should not presume what God is or if he exists.

[@algoner4421]

@minivanjack I was referring to not knowing the outcome of our free will. Just because God knows what decision we will make, that doesn't mean that decision is already determined. There is nothing drawing me to make the decision, God just already knows which way I decided. You do not have to believe there is God. I think you should. People who truly believe there is a God and try to live by His Word, tend to treat people better. If you know, or feel, that you will answer for any wrong doing you did for eternity, you tend to at least try to do the right thing. However, if you all have to do is avoid paying for your wrong doings on Earth, here and now, you may not care. My opinion.

[@daGuwru]

What is suffering, when you are granted Eternal Life.

[@noahphillips7404]

Thank you, answers in genesis, and Ken Ham. Glory to Christ Jesus ✝️

[@jjevans1693]

Delusional

[@chastinaconstant3605]

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, IS THE LORD ALMIGHTY! THE EARTH IS FILLED WITH HIS GLORY! KING YESHUAH IS OUR GOD! AMEN! MARANATHA!

[@luciparadise6781]

✝️🙏❤️😊🙌

[@chastinaconstant3605]

@@luciparadise6781 I love King Yeshuah Jesus Christ so much and I'm praying for the rapture for the sake of the innocent children that don't need to keep suffering this evil world! The 7 year tribulation is going to be so horrible and scary, and the antichrist will probably use our children's life in order to make us take his mark! Praying for mercy over all our children! I'm gonna sing until we leave or they leave, at least the children, we adults can do this with faith and trust in King Yeshuah's holy blood! It's our honor to die for our King, he died for us! Amen! Maranatha! Don't die, if you don't have to! Pray for the same promise that old man Mr Simeon asked for, to live to see King Yeshuah Jesus Christ in all his glory with our own living eyes! Amen! Maranatha! Better than that, escape before the tribulation!

[@motorTranz]

"Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good!" Psalm 14:1

[@gordowg1wg145]

Ah, that's cool that you're muslim, worshiping your god Allah. Not sure why you chose not to disgard that choice of god with the other thousands man has invented, but that's cool.

[@alexandraasbury9974]

Excellent verse. It's a matter of faith. Faith is believing what we do not see.

[@ifearless495]

Be accountable for your own actions and stop blaming my father yah 💯 😂

[@ifearless495]

And then again Yah😅😅😅 can do anything he wanted too do too you fools/your not suppost to believe in YAH, your suppost to know him 😮

[@gordowg1wg145]

@@alexandraasbury9974 No, "faith" is believing in something that doesn't exist.

[@kbw6917]

The real question should be - even though we chose sin and rejected God, why did he give us so much goodness in this world? How lucky are we, that even tho satan rules this world, that God made sure we have so much "wonderful" here in this temporary realm.

[@XianiXiir-bg2ir]

The problem here is that everyone thinks they know what GOD purpose is. Good and bad, right and wrong are words and concept that are created by humans. There are laws in place that governs everything and not in such way that we understand or approve of.

[@exbritishforcespatriotscha7723]

I have gone through good and hard times,but something always comes along to help me, I do believe God and Jesus is watching over me.

[@danbailey2964]

How do you know it was not Allah or Apollo? Tell me how you ruled them out.

[@danbailey2964]

@@guitarszen Let's see if any of these theists can provide a solid demonstration that their god exists. Hint: It ain't the trees...

[@jimhat73]

Amen! Hallelujah!

[@HANKHILLFORTXGOVERNOR]

​​​​@@danbailey2964 what speaks to your soul? We didnt choose our god. God chose us.. we were pre ordained to believe. I think it has to do with the tree of life having a limited ammount of souls. People that dont believe in god are npc put here to simply test us. Were our own bouncers to the afterlife. I have solid faith due to personal things that occured in my life, gods existence is relative. And the faith is basically forced, meaning god proved himself to me.. due to said experiences as no other explanations fit. Im sorry you cant believe, just know your lifes not over yet and you have plenty of time for god to prove himself to you. And even if youve hardened your heart omnipotence can melt it.

[@danbailey2964]

@@HANKHILLFORTXGOVERNORWhat kind of a card do I drive? How much money do I have in the bank? You seem to know a lot about me, even that I have a soul. So tell me, how do you know there is a soul and how do you demonstrate that to me? You make a lot of claims about the afterlife and a god. Good for you. Now demonstrate that any of it is real. Don't just come back with, 'well, I personally believe and feel it so I know its true. You just have to have faith.'. Nope. Belief is founded on evidence that points to the difference between the imaginary and reality. What have you got that does that? My heart is hardened? My heart is an organ that pumps blood. How does it function in some other way. Stop preaching and start demonstrating. I will accept very good evidence.

[@7D7A7Y]

I had a rough childhood. My mom verbal abused me. My father was cold and abusive as well. I was suicidal at 8. I would pray every night for Him to take me. Then I turned my back on Him. Throughout the entire time that I turned away from Him, He was always there. I partied every weekend, started smoking, and got wasted around random people but nothing bad happened to me. A lot of times He pops into my mind but I would shrug it off. He was patient with me, always knocking on my heart. During those times I would always wonder why I was still alive and well. One part of my mind keep saying it was Him protecting me all along but I ignored it. Now that I’m back with Him, I realized that I have come so far. I’m stronger. I forgave my parents. Now I know why He allowed me to suffer. He knows I can overcome it and be a testimony for others like me.

[@maddworld3317]

My gosh, minus the ab use I was angry at Him too and left Him and realized 10yrs later He never left me! I was shocked since I would have left me. He is very amazing but it's always bothered me how God allows So much bad to happen unfairly - so much injustice

[@7D7A7Y]

@@maddworld3317 Glad to know you returned to Him too✨God remembers everything. He will one day bring justice to those who suffered. We just have to endure a little bit longer.

[@maddworld3317]

@@7D7A7Y You're right, it's so true... I just lack patience and have a hotbutton with injust ice. I grew up on vigiI antemovies & I cannot handle what's going on. God's been dealing with me on this & led me to some verses & who am I to question His reasonings & higher knowledge. I'm just weak in that area & fall back to frustration dealing with it in video games where I can actually take care of it my way 😛 But wow, how good He's been when I deserved just the opposite so often! I'm so thankful He puts up with me 🤍

[@barbaraenglish3847]

Same here. He's forever faithful.

[@amandafawcett3425]

Amazing thankyou for sharing your testimony praise God x x x

[@junegunter2705]

God doesn't create wars man does.God doesn't create diseases man does.

[@BobCalNor]

No, diseases are caused by viruses and bacteria. These were not created by man.

[@katainz]

I was 8 riding my bike in a quiet suburb,i was approaching a road cross had checked behind me 30m prior saw no cars , suddenly in my head a.message " God says stop" , I stopped .A car came up behind me and was speeding and swerved around the corner i was about to cross , even if my checks were poor for an 8yo i still listened to his command and it stopped me from getting pummeled by that car. I knew then , there is a God but grew up with atheist parents who criticized church goers as hypocrites. Lived life and when i hit rock bottom at 26 feeling like the worst parent ever i was slumped against a wall wanting to kill myself , that's when i physically felt Jesus put a warm cloak of love over me , i wasnt crying out for him but i knew it was him and realised I need Christ, and to follow him and i have since and my life had turned around.❤

[@noname7496]

Be loving towards atheists in the comments Christians. Before Jesus rescued us from bondage to sin, most of us were without any understanding also.

[@carolbowen1693]

Yes! 1Cor 6:11

[@alexandraasbury9974]

Do we dislike anyone enough to want to see them go to hell? Heaven forbid!! You're right and I agree.

[@SMOS99]

I agree up to a point...however, some atheists specifically come to Christian channels to troll and mock The Lord and I have no truck with those people. As a Christian, am I required to be respectful to the agents of Satan?

[@run4cmt]

What I tell atheists is "You may not believe in God, but he believes in you!"

[@AMcDub0708]

Exactly this. Also, there will be atheists scouring the comments looking for hope, and instead finding confirmation in rude comments.

[@user-fd6tw2rw8z]

God is my love that I love, nothing can separate me from Him .

[@Sola_Scriptura_1.618]

God bless!

[@Silver77cyn]

Expect reason.

[@drinno8900]

“For God judged it better to bring good out of evil than not to permit/suffer any evil to exist.”

[@Me2Lancer]

Thank you Ken for your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and your support for the Christian World View. God bless.

[@gabrielleupton2035]

I've seen prayer work in the life of my daughter when she had been kidnapped and was being left for dead. Within 30 minutes after praying to God, on my knees, calling out to Him, my daughter was miraculously set free and she returned to us. God does answer prayer. We just have to stop asking for things that are not His will.

[@kimmichelangenhoven988]

Wow that is truly amazing. Yes you were blessed greatly. ❤it's awesome you are reunited not all are as lucky as you

[@Romans33-4]

​@@user-ky2xo2ls4m LORD'S PRAYER 4 ISRAEL ONLY 👇 (Matthew 6:7-9)But when ye pray, use NOT vain repetitions, as the "HEATHEN DO" for THEY(heathen) think that THEY(heathen) shall be heard for their much speaking be NOT ye therefore like unto THEM(heathen) for "YOUR" Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him After this manner therefore pray ye "OUR" father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name etc (👆the Lord's prayer is for ethnic Israelites only)

[@gabrielleupton2035]

@Romans33-4 I'm sorry to doubt your post but what is your source?

[@Romans33-4]

@@gabrielleupton2035 Actually read the scriptures presented

[@cletiskroeker3552]

I disagree

[@melissamartin8208]

I just visited Ham's replication of Noah's ark in Kentucky. Big and amazing what God can do! Joe, don't blame God for man's fall in Eden -- blame humans. God is so loving that He died on the cross for us.

[@ghenulo]

Why would he have to die on a cross? He could have just wiped away everyone's sins, but of course the Abrahamic god is a bloodthirsty maniac, so I suppose anything else would be out-of-character.

[@TheClimbingBronyOldColt]

@@ghenulo You show here two things, that you don't understand, and have a hatred for God. You make a false accusation against God, you cannot back up your falsities with what is plainly read, you have to construe a strawman from cherry picked verses, that you force your own made up meaning and interpretation to. What you are doing is illogical and irrational, you care not for Christianity, you care not for Christians, you care not for The Bible. Yet, you have an incessant need, to go out of your way, to exclaim how much you care about being against God. I don't like soccer, it's a waste of time and money, that much better could be spent elsewhere, but, I don't go all soccer videos and forums I can find, to post and comment about my dislike and or distaste for soccer, this is the very thing you do and it is irrational and illogical. Yo show in your atttude, with your mindset, that though claiming that you do, you actually have no idea what God is like. You speak of "wiping away everyone' sins", do you have any idea or knowledge, what that actually entails? Sin is in people, removing sin would be removing all people, if keeping people then no more free will, no longer able to think, speak, or move, as you want, removal of sin from all people means no more free will, no more choice. We have all sin in us, we are born into sin, and so we sin and are drawn to sin. It has separated us from God, what Jesus did on The Cross, was paying the price for sin, paying the debt for us, the debt no matter how much we "spend" can never pay. Wherever you get the idea of a "bloodthirsty maniac" from, is not found in The Bible, that is you applying your own forced self made invented cherry picked strawman interpretation, as part of trying to justify your walking away. You are here, because you think that it is somehow yor duty to "save" Christians from their "delusion", and this you see as a good thing to do. But, the delusion here, is you thinking from perspective of materialism, naturalism, that anything is good at all, that anything at all is inherently good. You being here, speaking as you, show yourself to be the deluded confused one. And, you are not here to learn or be educated, you are here to spread your negativity, your disdain, and your hate. To regurtitate the same old antitheistic strawmen and false accusations, that have been refuted and rebuked, but you atheists being opposed to actually listening and learning, ignore and dismiss what told to you, an just keep on spewing your same old atheistic dogma.

[@devinmcmanus]

@@ghenulo I often wondered that myself. Could it mean that God isn't all-powerful?

[@kandyparkinson5747]

Oh my goodness... sin needs punished not condoned, imagine a parent never disciplining their child.... chaos. As we are seeing now in this world. To finally live in a world of no sin, and all that it encompasses God had to punish someone for your/our atrocities, he did!!! Thank you Jesus for taking my place on the cross. I am aware many won't understand this. However truth is a pill hard to swallow.

[@devinmcmanus]

@@kandyparkinson5747 Read the question again and pretend it's not Jesus.

[@stephenhagen234]

The Lord has graced this man with so much wisdom and understanding. I know that the God of the Universe is behind all the hours he has read and studied the Scriptures, the Holy Bible. And God's Holy Spirit has given him revelation knowledge and enlightenment.

[@metfan099]

The book “The Shack” helped me with this topic

[@donnamatrix8830]

My last line to most people is: "Your problem is with God, not me".

[@gracenmercy579]

And that is very true

[@JoshTimonen]

Dan Barker is wearing a pin of the “Scarlet A” atheist logo that I made back around 2007 or so when I worked with Dawkins. I’m extremely grateful to God that I was shown a way out of that worldview. If you ever run into an atheist wearing one of those scarlet A pins, be sure to tell them the guy who designed that logo is a Christian now. Maybe that could help you witness to them.

[@--..-...-..-.--....]

Nah. I still like it. A

[@king0l23]

I'm glad to hear that. Thanks for sharing.

[@stevienicholson8985]

They laugh and smirk now, they think they have wisdom and profess themselves to be wise, but Jesus called them fools. At that day, when we ALL are standing before our savior, and every head bows and every knee bends and confesses that Jesus is the son of the true living God, well I want to be numbered with the sheep and hear him say welcome home, but can you imagine how they are going to feel to hear the words "DEPART FROM ME, I never knew you? No laughing and smirking then, but Much crying and begging!! I'm glad you understand the truth now Dan, Thank God

[@harlandeke]

Awesome!

[@thomasrneville]

I've been to the Vatican and it is jaw droppingly beautiful...but it was built by men, the same as you when you made that pin.

[@NOT4SAKEN]

The Rain falls on The Just and The Unjust Alike, Praise The Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth 🙏

[@krystle8287]

“Not one of us deserves a single thing.” AMEN! Let us never grow haughty & proud to forget that. As if God owes us anything? No. Therefore, be grateful for EVERYTHING. Including the very air you breathe. Every morning you wake up, is bc He allows that. He alone holds the entire world, in His hands. He alone, drew the lines for our foundation & made the borders for the oceans. Praise Him always, for He alone is good & every good & perfect gift, comes fm Him, up above. That includes the air you breathe but maybe are not grateful for bc you live in a good place, realized or not. ❤🎯💯🙏🏼

[@BlaqRaq]

We were told that the wages of sin is death. Now we have sinned we ask, “why do we have to die and suffer?”

[@honkytears]

If all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of god, yet all are created by god who had foreknowledge of exactly how we'd all be and act (how could he not if he created us, time itself, and every other thing that exists at all?), why are we being punished for behaving exactly as we were designed to behave?

[@BlaqRaq]

@@honkytears Nice argument. Children behave like children and yet we want to punish them for behaving perfectly. Why?

[@Musick79]

@@honkytears- We we’re created with free will and our fore parents Adam and Eve were deceived even with clear knowledge of God stating you will surely die if you eat of this tree. That is when heaven and earth were no longer on the same plane of existence. We chose it- not God. But scripture clearly states we all rise again- some to everlasting life, and others to shame and contempt- and suffer the second death. When God states ALL sin, disease and death will be destroyed- He means all the earth, heavens, and beings who refused to repent all will be destroyed by fire. Hence- the need for a new heaven and earth/universe. He states I go away to prepare a place for you- the holding place already exists (paradise/Abraham’s bosom/place of torment) But it’s clear His going to prepare an entirely new heaven and earth, and return after 6000 yrs- Remember this earth supposedly made in 6 days- but Gods time is above six solar days- scripture says 1 day to him is like 1000. Too much to chew on. I do not believe Hell/Lake of fire is eternity. If it were then scripture is wrong when it states the GIFT of God is eternal life and the wages of sin is death/mentioning a second death. The effects of the lake of fire is eternal. Because God must cleanse all sin/disease/death/suffering from His multiverse. That’s what scripture says to me.

[@adriaelll]

​@@honkytearsbecause He let us choose and gave us free will. Without free will everything would be artificial. We didn't listen, sinned and here we are today. But this fallen world will perish once Jesus comes again and when all believers in Him are welcomed back to Heaven

[@hSquaredSunshine]

​@@honkytears I wonder if you're a parent? I ask because I feel like parenthood gave me some insight. I made many decisions that my kids didn't like. Some things were actually disciplinary, but others not. Once, I had to bring my toddler to the hospital where they had to perform a spinal tap. God knows, I would've taken that pain for him if I could've. 😢 At the time, he blamed me for bringing him to the hospital. You & I can see the big picture, but at the time, he couldn't. A few years later, I got a call that my husband had been in a car accident. That's all I knew, so I called a friend to babysit while I went to the hospital. He was DOA. We were devastated. Weeks later, my 8 yr old screamed at me that he hated me, and he wished I was the one who had died. He blamed me for not taking him to the hospital so he could say, "good bye." Although kids weren't allowed in the ER and his dad was already gone, in his 8 yr old mind, it was ME that caused his suffering. Of course, I wasn't angry; just sorrowful over his pain. My sons are in their mid-30s now, my older son has a family of his own and we all very close. ❤ I'm shocked at how quickly time flies by. Anyway, my point is: I wonder if that's kinda how it is with God. That maybe our suffering isn't "punishment" but rather the result of a series of events in a fallen world. Please understand- I'm NOT trying to minimize pain & suffering! But God is the ETERNAL parent. He understands, and someday, when we are all "grown up" we will too. Sorry so long. I hope it makes sense.

[@---wu3qj]

Amen, Sir. I suffered with acute pain for 10 years. I thought I would lose my mind, but let me tell you, I may not have understood why, but I never lost WHO held my hand. I did not deny my Lord and Savior. I am not in this fight for this earthly life, but for the eternity of my soul. There is no earthly sorrow that heaven cannot heal! Rev. 21:4.

[@stacym5135]

I'm sorry that you had to go through ten years of pain. But praise God that He uses our trials to help us and others. Keep holding His hand right into eternity. God bless you!

[@---wu3qj]

@@stacym5135 Your sweet sympathy brought me to tears! Thank you, sister.❤️

[@Kelleena1on1]

Pride comes before a fall it’s best to be humble and wise ty Jesus u provided a way and we thank u.

[@charleswhite-ov2gi]

"Rejoice that your name is written in the Lamb book of Life." And, I'm glad that Christ found me when I decided to search for Him.

[@trainwellracewell]

Amen Brother Ken 🙏. Every breath we take is a gift and grace of God

[@PEoplearepeople]

I was in a mall in Atlanta, Georgia with a friend of mine. There was a group of women in the middle of the mall doing séances in Palm reading. We decided to sit down on a bench and pray near where they were. We were praying very quietly , literally very quietly. All of a sudden the women who were doing the palm readings started looking up over the tops of their little tents that they had set up in the mall. They started peeking around like meerkats, one after another, poking their heads out, like they were looking for owls and eagles in the air. then they started swarming around like red ants who had just had their nest poked with a stick and they were trying to figure out who was doing the poking. We continued praying. As we were praying, they all started talking with one another. Finally one of the women looked over in our direction. And a couple more left in our direction. They said something to one another. And one of the women came over stood about 10 to 15 feet away from us. And said “could you please move your interrupting our readings. “I asked her how is it that we could be interrupting their reading if we’re just sitting there?” I saw God affect the spiritual realm in real time right in front of my eyes. Prayer is real. This is why they don’t want us praying outside abortion clinics. When I was in Houston, Texas, a group of friends, and I went to an abortion clinic, rather we went to a right to life clinic that was literally sharing a building with an abortion clinic. One day there was a homeless man on top of the roof. it was evening time and there was a complaint about him being there. He was making a lot of noise and acting a bit strange. When the police got on top of the building, he begged them to take him down. He kept saying evil things happen in this building there are demons here evil things happen in this building. They thought he was crazy as he described the demons he was seeing on the roof of the building. They don’t want us praying in front of these buildings. They chase people off when they pray because they know it makes a difference.

[@barbaraenglish3847]

Absolutely correct 👍

[@TheButtman420]

You can pray anywhere. You chose to pray somewhere close to people in public. It would annoy me too even if i was just sitting there eating by myself. People that pray in public are trying to get noticed and possibly cause a scene. People that are so religious they try to flaunt it in front of others tend to have mental issues and like to cause disturbances. This is coming from a guy that has full faith in god and his teachings. Leave people alone. It isn’t noble to try to make people uncomfortable. Some people have had very bad experiences with religious zealots. Stop trying to force your beliefs on people. A lot of horrible things have been done in the name of religion. You aren’t following what god teaches when you deliberately try to make people uncomfortable.

[@PLeejo]

​@@TheButtman420time & place. Jesus didn't do miracles in secret. The Gospel isn't a secret to be whispered. There's lots of verses about what the gospel does to unbelievers and warnings from God you'll be PERSECUTED AND KILLED just for your belief. They were quiet.

[@lightsabers-and-jumpsquats]

Thank you for sharing these experiences. I served a mission in South Korea, and there are still traditional shaman witches who practice necromancy and other magics. They always recognized us, and when we were near them, their spells didn't work. Spiritual warfare is real. Thanks for the reminder of that, and God bless you.

[@rywints]

What a powerful answer. Wow

[@Stevedrums741]

I like to consider myself a "hopeful Agnostic". I was an atheist for years, but I've never been what I would calla 'Militant atheist" - like my best friend is, for example. I always asked for some proof or at least a door to open. And I'm Jewish, by the way - if that even matters. I had an experience when my Mom died, so that was a step. I like to think I pray daily, I date a woman who is a self-identified Christian and do the best I can to establish a relationship with God or a "higher power". I don't know that I'll ever consider myself "saved" or anything like that, but I am more open today than ever. Some days I can wrap my head around the concept of God and other days it remains a struggle. But if nothing else, I'm in the fight.

[@None-if3mo]

How is it going now? Seek God with all of your heart and you will find him

[@weswright3187]

Steven Fry claims to be an atheist, but obviously he’s not. Who gets that worked up about somebody they don’t believe exists? Methinks he’s just a very naughty boy and needs to repent.

[@noevidenceforyourmom9088]

people debate over fictional characters all the time, its really not that hard to see why someone would get worked up when that religion affects peoples lives and thoughts. Stephen fry is gay and condemn by your religion, then again you lot cant stand straight when face with scrutiny

[@czgibson3086]

Although gods are imaginary, belief in theism has real world consequences, as any survey of history would demonstrate.

[@joshuakohlmann9731]

It's more the fact that the thing he doesn't believe exists is used to justify so many terrible things that he gets worked up over.

[@voicegea3995]

​@@czgibson3086as if atheist doesn't bring bad consequences, look up North Korea and China an Atheist majority country, you have way less freedom than than you have in Christian country.

[@weswright3187]

@@noevidenceforyourmom9088 Did you actually listen to what Ken Ham said?

[@kenhoyer8601]

I'm not a religious person , but if we have free will , our bad choices sometimes make for suffering.

[@user-jp5ko9wx1q]

I can only say ,that has been my experience in life.I can also say that the more I've suffered ,the more I talk to ,depend on ,and love GOD ,.He shown .me that he is real and alive in me everyday.

[@user-jp5ko9wx1q]

@@user-pq3vd6oc1c Nobody said those children did anything .Sin in and of itself is the cause of alot of suffering not all suffering but it ,is the cause of some .Not anyone persons direct sin it is the first sin and continued sin Of man.

[@kenhoyer8601]

@@user-pq3vd6oc1c I said SOMETIMES our suffering is because of or own choices. But I don’t believe God intervenes in our lives.

[@TruthaboutIslam-se4nk]

@@user-pq3vd6oc1c the Earth is polluted because of our bad choices. We see pollution everywhere. Our food is also not so healthy anymore, so that is why people get cancer and other mortal diseases. Can we blame God for our iniquities.

[@johnmacdonald6822]

@@user-pq3vd6oc1c I agree, children are innocent .

[@donnajohnson1531]

Great explanations. i'd add that I psychologically suffered in my first year in college, which brought me to my knees and, ultimately, to God. So in my case he used suffering to help me know I needed him and that he would heal me. It also raised my awareness of the fog I was living in, of why I needed to be grateful, and that your suffering can be used by God for the sake of others. And much more.

[@AlexReynard]

Gosh, that reminds me of the time I was in college and this guy beat me up every day. So I started being his best friend. And he still beat me up all the time, and beat up lots of other people, but now I thanked him for it constantly, because one time after he beat me up he gave me a Band-Aid. Oh wait that didn't happen, because that would be unfathomable.

[@jjevans1693]

Delusional

[@donnajohnson1531]

@@jjevans1693Can you be more specific? Or is it everything that i said that you consider delusional? It's my personal experiences, reactions, and analysis, so I'm at a loss to understand why you would diminish that.

[@jjevans1693]

@@donnajohnson1531 How many invisible supernatural beings do you believe in?

[@donnajohnson1531]

@@jjevans1693 The Tooth Fairy, Casper the Ghost, Jack Frost, the Easter Bunny, Santa, my Fairy Godmother (actually NO on all of these) but YES I believe in God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, angels, archangels, seraphim, and demons.

[@guzzi95]

2 Timothy 2:19 assures us God knows his people!

[@MaryReese-oy8is]

God does not create evil- the devil does. Our shunning of God allows the devil power.

[@beestoe993]

I am 62 years old and Christian. I Love the Bible and absolutely believe in the Father, Son and the Holy spirit. But I have to admit, sometimes this life is hard to understand. There are questions that I myself struggle to find the answers for in spite of my faith. And the older I get and the more I understand about the true nature of evil, the more I wonder why Satan is allowed by God to roam about wreaking absolute havoc. Sometimes I just dont get it, but my faith remains in God. Because the evidence is so strong, and the words of Jesus are so powerful and profound. Who am I to question the creator?

[@joybeum7177]

When I was 12, I wrote these words on the inside cover of my Bible: WHEN YOU CAN'T TRACE HIM; TRUST HIM I think that it is unnecessary and probably impossible to fully understand until we get to heaven. Then it will be clear to us. 😊🙏

[@Herinjin]

1 John 5:19 ‘The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one’ 1 John 3:8 ‘For this purpose the Son of God was made manifest to break up the works of the devil’ 2 Peter 3:9 ‘The lord is not slow concerning his promise as some people consider slowness but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to perish but for all to attain repentance’

[@thewaytruthlife1230]

"Sometimes this life is hard to understand" Yep...... definitely. It's clearly supposed to be like that because that's CLEARLY how it is... for each and every one of us. Strange days for sure and God's definitely watching...... and waiting. PEACE.

[@Romans33-4]

​@@Herinjin Who are the "promises" for - read "Romans 9:3-5"

[@gabrielleupton2035]

Read Job and then question.

[@Welcomeback574]

We appreciate a man of God.

[@kellymccartney659]

GOD said while you are here, you're gonna go thru some things, john 16:33

[@bluefenixalchemy7]

Horrible things happen, it gives us a chance to show compassion, kindness, forgiveness, a chance to bring us closer to him, its all a test, love and kindness is the answer,

[@cathleenmore4656]

When I was a young woman, I took God for granted I did as I please. (selfishness). Now I'm in my 50s and look back ony life and see the 'signposts' God was trying to tell me to read.I now see that He needs to be present everyday in my life..Sorry God for taking You for granted..The Lord says .."Be still and know that I am God". That phrase alone will get us through our lives.. Trust God🙏🙏🙏

[@davidroberts283]

I totally enjoy such truth grounded in scripture, harnessed unto a servant of Christ. Living water. Word's that echo Christ. Such a blessing unto my soul indeed.

[@terrymoffett1356]

MY COMPLIMENTS to you KEN HAM. I see this video has about 5,000 comments in 6 months. I comment in maybe 1 out of 50 videos. But, i click like … only because it’s just not manly to ❤ everything you post. Because of my absent mindedness ….sometimes I may forget to even hit the response button. My point is… God is at work “BIG-TIME” in you and us. I see HIM in you, and I want others to see Him in me. Thank you for your faithfulness.

[@ThyBountyHunter]

You click like without actually liking, that would a lie then....nice of a theist to lie...oh nm it is normal.

[@thomasforsyth8329]

Well said Ken, there are two paths, one will lead to eternal life, one will lead eternal death, we can only walk one path, God gave us a will of our own to choose the path you want to walk.

[@ghenulo]

We'll all be worm food when we die. There's no eternal life.

[@nuklezdws]

​@@ghenuloprove it

[@TheClimbingBronyOldColt]

@@ghenulo So then, you know all things and and have knowledge of all things, to make such an absolute statement? If your view is that, that there is nothing, then by your own view and logic of it, then there is no real point in caring for anything or anyone. If nothing after death, and life is seen as pain and missery, then what is the point of extending life, is the attitude and mindset you show. And you'll say that since life is short, then "you care all the more for it", but that is a lie, if just random from random by random out of nothing randomly by chance, then there is nothing special about life, life is then just a deviant. With life after death, there is reason to care not only for life now, but to also care for life after death. If life is not random, but created, that means a purpose, and that makes life special, and gives a reason and meaning to care for life. Many people from different cultures separated by vast distances and oceans, hold to life after death. If something "evolving" several times though separated, meaning "convergent evolution", then if separated yet multiple instances of the same thing, and if holding to logic being consistent and relied upon to be so, never changing, then there is reason to trust what is said by multiple people, and not just outright dismiss their commonality. That multiple people say the same thing, though differently, is proof that there is truth to what they say. Different persons describe different parts of an elephant, that can be concluded to be an elephant, by their description. If one person describes an object on four wheels, another says it is yellow, a third describes six windows, and the last mentions a spoiler, then we can conclude that it is a yellow car with a spoiler. That multiple cultures have mention of a large cataclysmic flood, is reason to trust that there was a large cataclysmic flood. That multiple people make mention, of seeing things after death, describing things, is reason to trust there being truth to it. You hold to a view of long time, because you think that fossils take a long time to form, and because you trust 100% in flawed fallible radiometric dating, that is shown and proven to be false, and only ever been correct about age less than the fingers you have on one hand. It does not take long time for a fossil to form, it takes a short time for a fossil to form. It is pressure that forms a fossil, a global flood covering animals in sediments, is providing that pressure. And regarding radiometric dating, it is assumptions, assumptions and guesses, it is assuming that the guess of original state of rock to be correct, and assuming that the guess of radioactive half life to be correct, consistent, and never having changed. The original state of rock, have not been observed or measured, nor have it been observed or measured, which isotopes came into the rock over time, till today, radiometric dating to determine age is thus unreliable, because it relies upon an unknown, resulting in flawed incorrect results, that since relying on an unknown will foreverbe flawed, incorrect, faulty. I find therefore no reason to trust proposed hypothetical ages, to in any way be considered as fact, but rather as unproveable hypothesis that is unfalsifiable, by the constant of increase of age, as if increasing time does away with the problems the evoluitonism world view makes for itself. Applying more time, or more power, to something that already is faulty in logic or rationality, does not work to suddenly make it correct. This basic comprehension of logical reasoning, is something Bill Nye have shown that he fails to grasp. If I bake a cake, then no amount of calculations and measurements, no matter the amount of time, will ever tell you the purpose or reason or meaning, as to why I baked that cake. There are things, that science no matter how much time, cant answer, including afterlife, and reason for life.

[@phoenixgamer1565]

@@ghenulo Humans did not come from an explosion from nothing. You have no excuse to reject the very obvious reality that God exists; He revealed Himself in the Bible through His Word as the person, Jesus Christ.

[@Legend-mg2ry]

⁠@@TheClimbingBronyOldColtsorry but the earth is not 6k or 10k years old. Oil fields drill 2 to 3 miles in to the ground and all those layers were laid down by prehistoric creatures like the dinosaurs over millions of years.

[@johnklein4558]

Ken please keep doing what you do. When it gets tough and you think no one is listening and it doesn’t matter? It does buddy. You and your staff have changed my life. What you guys do MATTERS! Praise God!

[@JesusChristMyKing.]

Praise The Lord ❤

[@leonidasj406]

Whenever we rail against God with this time old question, as C.S. Lewis puts it- God points the finger back at us and asks “How can YOU allow evil and suffering in my world?”

[@alitlweird]

Exactly. God doesn’t allow evil. God forbids it. Man allows it and then blames God when it blows up in our face.

[@--..-...-..-.--....]

I mean, god is pretty evil though

[@leonidasj406]

@@--..-...-..-.--.... then you have a rather distorted idea or concept of God.

[@soulivan827]

@@alitlweird If man finds the cure for cancer. Will you give man or God credit? If God, then why did it take God so long?

[@robertguidotti5499]

I find that when I label happenings in my life as good or bad relating to a purpose then I feel separate apart from. When I accept what’s happening and stop fighting and resisting everything and trying to manage control everything I feel the integrity of wholness and undividedness. I feel one with, the Earth, like I share the air with the rest of the humans on the planet, and this is a beautiful oasis, a wonderful, loving, caring, divinely crafted, and created place as each of us individually are the potential expression of what IS, the source of life. It is more likely we are in a Love story and What IS wants to be Loved too. Be still and listen to that small still voice from within and be guided intuitively. You are worth it!

[@davidbassjr.7909]

I wish Joe Rogan and other secular talk shows/podcast hosts would invite REAL Christians who actually know what and why they believe what they believe.

[@smoothesque]

It may present a challenge to Joe Rogan, that he would have someone as a guest who is directly influenced by the Holy Spirit, who believes in absolute truth, and puts their faith in the only Supreme Being who can hold Joe Rogan eternally accountable for his human shortcomings.

[@davidbassjr.7909]

@smoothesque Amen. I do believe that it is 100% intentional with all of these people. Go great lengths to get all kinds of high-end scientists, doctors, influencers, etc. but when it comes to having a Christian on the show, they wouldn't dare try to find somebody who actually knows what they're talking about, like Ken Ham, Frank Turek, Ray Comfort, John MacArthur, Voddie Baucham, Jeff Durbin, James White, etc.

[@almightypal]

People who want justice from God fail to realize that, if and when they get it, they will be destroyed. A wise person doesn't want justice. He wants grace and mercy!

[@jimbob-ic5kc]

I want justice. Humanity deserves to be erased, including myself.

[@eagletalons5333]

Really? The [[Holy Bible]] said we should follow the laws of the land, as long as those laws don't go against [Gods Commandments], and [Gods Word]. Jesus Christ said this: Luke 17:2 King James Version (Red Letters) 2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. .Matthew 18:6 King James Version (Red Letters) 6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

[@nitac.9444]

Sick of being sad unhappy tired of suffering tired of the destruction of society tired of it.

[@hopeinHim5160]

So was l. Injured, angry, resentful, exhausted, traumatized, then at 53 ,l finally surrendered to Jesus and was healed. I have never been the same. He restored my soul and mind. He didn't free me from every problem, but he filled my heart with joy and a peace that l had never known. He actually brought me to life. Peace to you. Jesus lives and is real. 🕊️✝️❤️

[@user-fl8lw7mb8y]

Super ken Ham , smashin all of em with kind , polite , truth !!

[@encouragingword1172]

My dad became angry with God as a child in the depression when he endured poverty, typhoid and rheumatic fever, a broken arm, a broken hip, death of a brother and 3 baby nephews from typhoid, house burned down, father had to file bankruptcy, mother and kids were abused, l guess it was like a long nightmare. He married my mom, a precious Christian lady, and he had a good job and a good life but he had a deep seated anger and resentment against God that he could never overcome. I pray he did in the end. The Lord gave him several days before he passed away to talk to Him. He never confirmed this to us but my son had a very prolific dream afterwards that dad did repent. Bitterness is very hard to let go of. Its hard to believe a loving God who could control everything just won’t do it. We have to have humility to understand how and Why God does things the way He does. As the Bible says, Now we see through a glass darkly….

[@bradzimmerman3171]

lol- encouraging what -if christians stopped believing in gawd, goD would no longer exist

[@jurjenvanderhoek316]

@@bradzimmerman3171What we observe is that life comes from life. In the same way consciousness comes from consciousness, and intelligence comes from intelligence. Whatever is present in the result must be present in the cause. The logical conclusion of that is that eternal Absolute Reality must be alive, conscious and intelligent.

[@lottielane2486]

@@bradzimmerman3171 God,s Existence is NOT dependant on ANYones belief. He IS, regardless.

[@lottielane2486]

@@jurjenvanderhoek316 Beautifully expressed. Thank you.

[@michaelmoerbe8540]

Concerning your dad, remember Proverbs 21:1, "The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases." and in 2 Peter 3:9, "The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance." So, knowing this of God's attribute to do all He can to reason with your dad, I will certainly place my faith in God on behalf of your dad.

[@tishslack1089]

I’ve had answered prayer. Even when my child died of sudden death syndrome.

[@robertmccully2792]

So sorry, you will see your child again in heaven.

[@raptureready3615]

I have lost a son as well but I feel comfort knowing he is learning and being loved by the One and only true God; Jesus. As is your boy They playing together now having fun you will see him soon

[@hSquaredSunshine]

Yes! I'm so sorry about your loss, however I celebrate your grace, strength & the infinity that you'll spend with your son and God's Son! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@peterruiz6117]

I go to Book of Job, so often, my cituation continues...When Job said "what I feared has (happened)....", I believe he is talking about the death of his children. Of all the things that happened to him, I believe he never got over that....Double the wealth of before, more children....I have five grown monsters...uh...I mean, children...My fear and prayers are always for them to not see and suffer what I have.....And for you. Those that are "there". We are united, somehow, in the hope, promise, and as parents who care.

[@saureco]

​@@guitarszenTell us of all the great acts of philanthropy by atheists. Like the atom bomb, chemical weapons, Marxism, etc.

[@user-kk2rj2pn6o]

God hears only one prayer of non-believers...help me Lord..show me who Jesus really is..and then He Will.

[@martymcmannis6581]

When God lift his hand of protection and lets the evil have it's way, you will know what he was doing during this

[@melodygodbey3092]

I pray for Joe Rogan because he has influenced my 35yr old and my son is lost too and seeking with doubt. Joe Rogan could save many youngsters if he would become a true believer.😊

[@GMan269]

I follow Joe some. There have been a few things on Joe’s show in the past months that have put him closer than he’s been. He seeks truth and exposes lies to great extent. Pray for him, I believe the Son of Man is leading him to the light.

[@lottielane2486]

​@@GMan269What is a ,,True Believer,, ? Buddhists, Sufis, Muslims, truly experience peace and liberation by following their chosen teachings. Just as Christians do. God is at centre of a very big wheel. And ALL the different spikes on the wheel lead to the exact Same Centre !

[@run4cmt]

i think Joe Rogan is on a journey towards faith. He has a very questioning mind. I hope he arrives at faith soon.

[@rayburnyarborough4695]

@@lottielane2486The definition of belief can be a ‘psychological state of mind.’ Jesus Christ rose from the dead and returned to His Father in heaven. No other ‘religion’ can make that claim. It’s about a personal relationship with Him, not what you claim. “Even the demons believe, and tremble.” ~ The Holy Bible

[@lottielane2486]

@@rayburnyarborough4695 Oh, So it's another of those, My way, or the Highway,,? Do you REALLY think God, and Jesus, would be so judgemental to ,turn away, loving, accepting people of ANY faith, just because they weren't Christians. ?! Of course he wouldn't. And Jesus, admonition, to ,,Love they neighbour,, !? Love thy neighbours of different faiths. ! And Christianity is only 2,000 years old. What about the billions born Before Jesus. Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus. ?

[@user-lh3uk6by3i]

Thank you, God, for your son Ken Hamm and the way you are working thru him!

[@jeremiah5319]

Thank you. Blessings. Excellent video. Sharing.

[@KingPunKAss2001]

Wow, it’s a great video keep up the good work, sir

[@danoyse8233]

I’ve thanked God hundreds of times. Even after my sisters murder, even after my eldest child’s death at 40 with COVID. After so many other things, I still thank God. People have to look at their responses to things that happen and their lack of empathy. I wondered how my mother lived through my sisters death, until my son died. Then I relied on God to get me through. I still do every day.

[@Sammywhat]

Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him. Job 13;15 This is one of the hardest concepts, but once you understand it, nothing can take it away. The pain we experience in this world will be nothing compared to the next. Unless the Lord touches your soul, you can't possibly know this. But once He does, you can't possibly deny it. I know we will meet one day in heaven. Won't that be a glorious thing?! I look forward to that with all my heart. 🙏

[@boservant1693]

Will keep you in my prayers brother! Shalom and may the Lord's love, grace, and embrace be upon you brother, in Jesus' name, amen.

[@deborahsanderson697]

God's blessings on you until you join them!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@barbaraenglish3847]

What I come to understand is that our soul is so valuable, God will take a person so He doesn't lose their soul. A friend of mine fiancee died, but after she understood when all his friends left the church went back to the world.

[@NAH14386]

I'm so glad you innerstand. To GOD be the glory.

[@belga3513]

Thank you Ken Ham! You are a man of Yah!

[@Jc-lk7wn]

Sorry Ken I was SO incensed I had to comment before replying to U🤦🏼 I think your very balanced, calm & informed view are indeed a blessing. So much so I have immediately subscribed to your channel 👍🏻 In Hoc Signo Vinces✝️🛐☦️

[@joblo843]

How many views would this have gotten if he hadn't put JR in the title?

[@aaronocampo4288]

One of the best explanations about death and suffering but also hope and faith. The short answer to why God made us is simply “For His pleasure” Philippians 2:13. Praise the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!

[@danielsimpson6885]

I frequently encountered individuals identifying as "atheists" who didn't hold negative views towards religions aside from Christianity, particularly Jesus Christ. Interestingly, a significant portion, roughly 60 - 70%, of the atheists I conversed with expressed belief in paranormal phenomena. It gradually became clear that their aversion was primarily directed at Jesus Christ rather than the broader question of the existence of a higher power. All forms of suffering are a result of rejecting the divine path. We might choose to deny the existence of God as a way to reject the consequences of our rebellious actions, using this as a justification for our disbelief. However, such denial does not negate the actual existence of God. We must come to that light bulb moment to acknowledge that God holds the position of supreme authority, while we are subordinate. We require God far more than God requires us. Eccept Jesus Christ as Lord or choose the judgement that has been set since the foundation of the world John 3:18 John 3:36

[@sticksbass]

who would want a relationship w anybody who demands u love him or hell torture u to death? only supposedly God would have u tortured for eternity. is that ur idea of love?

[@velkyn1]

and one more christian decides to make false claims about atheists. How not surprising. Nothing suports his claims, and it is the typical need to pretend he's a martyr. No form of suffering is related to rejecting your imaginary friend. Unsurprisngly, you can't offer any evidence your iamginary friend exists, just like all other cultists. Muslims fail, Hindus fail, etc and you fail too. Happily, your lil' sadistic fantasies will never come true.

[@fmayer1507]

God knows far more than we do, AND all evil in the world is directly linked to man's actions and perversion, not God.

[@mannafromthefatherministries]

God does not create war people do. We need to take responsibility for our evil actions. God did not do it.

[@ghenulo]

Well, Christianity and the "religious right" theocrats are the only ones whom Western atheists encounter. I'm sure if you'd ask atheists in Turkey, you'd get a different response, though that would be hard, as Türklerin çoğunluğu İngilizce bilmiyor.

[@angiemarriott]

Thank you, this weighs hard on my heart

[@johnnyhensler]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING ❤

[@ariziman]

This physical world is a 'living-school' for learning how to love. We have free-will to make mistakes and learn from them, but this only happens if we remain aware of how our attitudes cause problems for each of us. This process is also reflected in what we choose to eat, think, and do, that causes us negative repercussions. Bad results have a chance of awakening us to our bad choices.

[@barbaraenglish3847]

Amen

[@jillianparker5972]

Another point... the bible tells us that ultimately every person knows that God is real. He placed the knowledge within us (Romans 1:20). Why would some atheists spend large portions of their lives debating his existence- spending time, money, etc; if they believe he isn't even real? No one spends their time debating the existence of purple flying hippos. It is because they know deep down that He IS real and they are desperately fighting it.

[@joshuakohlmann9731]

Nobody is out there stifling science education in schools, forbidding divorce in abusive relationships or trying to limit human rights for people like homosexuals because of purple flying hippos.

[@zt2max]

JillianParker that's so true. On a forum I am admin over, there are some atheists that have spent years on that forum and they never go away, all to convince us God isn't there. If they were really so sure God isn't there they wouldn't feel the need to fight that hard to get believers to a point of unbelief. It's as though they just can't accept that we will carry on believing despite their arguments.

[@kyloooooo]

The answer to that is in the same chapter. Romans 1:28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting.

[@joshuakohlmann9731]

@@kyloooooo You mean it's God's fault that people don't believe in Him?

[@kyloooooo]

​@@joshuakohlmann9731 Absolutely not. It's man's fault and you can't blame God's predestination on that. Man freely and absolutely willingly chooses to hate God.

[@TD0547]

God is the answer to all the bad things that happen in life. This understanding comes with his grace when we experience his presence in our own personal lives.

[@warren286]

God doesn't create death and murder, that one's on us.

[@michaelmccray8610]

So, when I was 25 my son passed away and I turned into a angry horrible person and I turned away from God and said no way there is a God if these bad things are happening in the world. So, one day several years later I realized that it didn’t make since to be mad at someone if I didn’t believe in them. That was my rebirth in the blood of Christ. He must need me for something

[@racerx4152]

praise god for your testimony. your style of testimony has been repeated ten's of thousands of time all over the planet. i hate suffering too, but god is in charge. i've never seen any reason to trust myself or others, but every reason to trust god.

[@ohiograssman1564]

I prayed for patience one time and god gave me 8 sons 😂 hes got a heck of a sense of humor 😅

[@robertdavidson8028]

Do you not believe in contraception? Pardon me for saying, but I think that probably has more to do with it

[@ohiograssman1564]

@@robertdavidson8028 lol you would think that 🤣 and no you don't get a pardon from anyone, least of all me. And if you think contraception is greater than God you have a small mind and spirit indeed. Hate to be your lady friends.

[@twincitydezray]

​@@robertdavidson8028 😂

[@twincitydezray]

Better than 8 daughters

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

If you Still have a Sense of Humor after THAT-----It IS a "Gift!" Or rather.....A Freakin' MIRACLE!!

[@cathyandresiak]

I don't understand it all but I have had too many encounters with God and I could never deny Him. His loving presence has overwhelmed me to the point of no return, I did not want to come back, No one could understand this unless they have experienced it. Once the love of God has permeated your being you will never be the same. I know His Love is real and so immense that we cannot even understand it on this earth. Why bad things happen, I don't know but I do know he had empathy for us and sent Jesus so we could live in eternity with Him.

[@two1gomusic]

I saw a podcast of an exorcist, who said when asking demons why they were created, they would tell him “to protect trees” or to “protect world from fires”… think about that for a moment. The reason why there is so much misery is because Gods creation tried to be like him so they were banished and those jobs remain vacant. It is because of both human and angelic choice that we have “misery” but it was left that way to bring us closer to Him. If everything was perfect, we’d become envious of His power. But if there is an all powerful, and he granted us that same ability, it would jeopardize everything He created wouldn’t it.

[@jjevans1693]

Stop Pretending

[@colinrichards8423]

Our conscience tells us that there is a God, you feel him, to think that we are all made of star dust is crazy, our bodies 70% water the rest zinc magnesium, potassium iron . This shows us that we had a designer making us, it’s impossible to be made from dust. Believe and repent and you will experience our Saviour Jesus Christ. I pray for our fallen world. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@missmelissa3573]

I’m absolutely fascinated by the accounts shared with NDE’s. It gives us a lot of insight into why our existences play out as they do. I was raised as an atheist but am a full believer now. Earth is intended to be the most challenging school for any soul to exist on and we purposefully chose these existences. So our suffering does in fact have a purpose for spiritual growth. God is not making any mistakes or ignoring us at all.

[@dankurina9191]

Spoken like a true new ager maybe? New agers justify negative people or experiences as needed for growth. Isn't the soul which is apparently a fragment of God or Source they call him now perfect already? Some say that God wants to experience life outside of Itself and hence all us individuals. And with the mind wipe before the next life how are you supposed to learn all the hoops to become another ascendant master ( and how many of those does God need?) During the life review (no St Peter and pearly gates apparently) WE and not God or Jesus decide with our guides to come back during the life review to this school of hard knocks again and again. People that have had NDEs say it's way better there but we're usually persuaded to return (don't die at that point to tell the tale) because it's not "your time" and "you're not finished" or your kids need you etc. A high frequency soul trap with archons masquerading as loved ones forcing you back here again again to feed off you energy and slave away again? They say we don't have to come back. Most of this stuff is faith and pretty much still pure speculation... I could have gone on too.

[@HANKHILLFORTXGOVERNOR]

​@@dankurina9191 finding happiness despite suffering is the meaning of life.

[@Misty-hl2qk]

This is not a test, this is reality. Or maybe... It's 'THE TEST'!

[@WhoopsieDayZ]

Most accounts / research about NDE's paint a completely different picture. It argues for there not being a God similar to what we read in the bible or quran, but something much more alien, yet comforting. Not judging, but learning and growing.

[@torreyintahoe]

There are over 3000 gods being worshipped right now. Which one are you talking about?

[@user-kk2rj2pn6o]

Great answer Ken.

[@alikockaya76]

3:24 Christians all admit this is a fallen world yet they willingly bring children in to this fallen world…is that not evil?

[@ralph6270]

Here is my take the curse on the Earth shows God's love. How you ask? Well if He allowed us to have an easy, no pain, no suffering, no evil life, how many of us would accept His free gift of life eternal? So to me, the curse/ suffering and evil shows God loves us and wants us to come to know Him.

[@sootuckchoong7077]

God let us sufffer so that we can know how much more suffering if we end up in hell. Those who never suffered at all will not know.

[@alexandraasbury9974]

@@sootuckchoong7077 God is just, perfectly totally holy and just. He offers, by Jesus, the forgiveness we all need. We only have to give it over to Him. Jesus suffered far worse than anyone bcs He also bore the weight of all the sins of the whole world of all time. He descended into hell, also. There He triumphantly showed Satan that by His stripes (His suffering and anguish) we are healed. Heaven can be our destiny bcs of Jesus.

[@honkytears]

I would absolutely choose the free gift of eternal life coupled with an earthly life free of turmoil and suffering. Anyone who wouldn't is a fool.

[@alexandraasbury9974]

@@honkytears We're not promised a carefree life, but a life with Christ in it, only makes a difference for the better. You have Someone Who hears your prayers and answers for what is best in the long run. You'll be very sure of it when you get to Heaven as a believer. Trust God!!!

[@bryguy8203]

And above all to demonstrate His love for us, John 3:16. Imagine us dying for our worst enemy or sending our only son to die for our worst enemy, not gonna ever happen. That's supernatural love, God's love.

[@ninjaartist1235]

You can literally chase almost all pain and suffering back and evil, greedy men following their evil desires!

[@metalfather8139]

im surprised Ken didnt show that a prayer study data was done at hospitals and shows improvement significantly over no prayer...i remember seeing the story

[@Starchaser63]

Any God who cannot defeat evil and suffering either cannot defeat it or does not exist 😊

[@daneczaplewski9460]

He has but you refuse to accept it. Just think about it . If everyone believed In Jesus how would the world be . God created the world perfect we are the one's that made it the way it is. He gave us a choice just like you have choices every day. If you choose not to believe that's on you not him. I will pray for you 🙏

[@Starchaser63]

@@daneczaplewski9460 the only evidence for a God is if he reveals himself to the world 🌎.. and conquers evil and suffering...anything else is just blind faith with zero evidence...

[@Mistelle]

If this man is an atheist, why is he even questioning this world ?

[@Lilskies12]

Aggravation and I mean we live in a pretty messed up cruel and indifferent world too

[@gerardmoloney433]

You have to make allowances for atheists because by their own admission they are not intelligently designed. Enough said!

[@JaneSmith0709]

He calls God disgusting and cruel, but if he is an atheist, he doesn't believe in the existence of a god at all, so how can he malign an entity that doesn't exist? Or why would he?

[@Romans33-4]

​@@JaneSmith0709 He understands what God is going to do to "his people" - if you knew you'd hate God like he does

[@JaneSmith0709]

I disagree but I understand where you're coming from.

[@samjack4689]

The one thing I wish would be emphasized more in these discussions is that the devil exists and he's the one behind what we see as "senseless suffering". If the man angry at God for suffering would place that anger where it belongs (the devil) then he would answer his own question on why these things happen. Would you know how horrible your enemy is and how passionately he hates you if you didn't have evidence of his horrible nature? And ironically by turning away from God, they are serving the purpose of the very person who's the author of the things they are angry about

[@honkytears]

God created the devil knowing before he created him exactly how that old devil would turn out. How can a being act outside of his own nature? And who imbues a being any nature at all if not the being's creator?

[@samjack4689]

@@honkytears He knew YOU would defy Him when He created you. But He went ahead and created you anyways. And He gave you the same choice as had the devil to defy His will. Is He making you write this? Turn on Him? Do you not feel you have autonomy whether to follow Him or not? Because that's the same choice the Devil had. And when he chose to deviate God allowed him to manifest his plans fully so that now we ALL see what a deviation from God's plan entails and therefore no one will ever want to do it again. Which is why Sin will never enter creation again once God destroys it root and branch. Not because He'll destroy our will but because we would have known that it doesn't serve our best interest. Furthermore even in our own finite world we have examples to answer your question. Aren't there parents that did the best by their children but those children went against the parents' wishes anyways? Breaking the parents' heart? Is it the parents fault when the child disobeys? You wouldn't think so. Do you think the parent regrets having that child who they love? Of course not! How much more our Father in heaven!

[@bryguy8203]

And the Bible says Satan is the god of this world, temporarily, as we gave him the keys, by our rebellion beginning with Adam and Eve. 2 Corinthians 4:4 "Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don't believe........" Better said by unbelievers "I blame Satan"

[@ashleycrago5223]

I love that he never addresses the actual point and just waffles on. Stephen Fry: Bone cancer in babies is evil Ken: How do they define evil? Notice how he never comments on god creating a world full of suffering.

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

He did briefly comment on the world God created. It was created perfect and not for suffering. We wanted the knowledge of good and evil, and that brought sin into the world. It's that free will that we want so much and demand, but we don't want the responsibility that comes w/ it.

[@christopherwesley1160]

Faith, Hope, Trust and Belief in Abba father alone and receive his own Holy Spirit in Jesus name. Abba father good news