Joe Rogan Asks Why God Allows So Much Suffering & Death

[@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

[@PoppinPsinceAD33]

@@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

[@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

[@Katouzine]

​@@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.

[@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

[@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

[@dross4207]

@@Iwalkaroundatnighyt At least I’m not the one making comments that are self-contradictory.

[@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.❤

[@karencarney7595]

How about the millions of kids getting eaten by wild animals, killed by buses, trains ,cars. Accidents, illness? How come God and the angels didn't whisper sweet directions in their ears? Memory is 60% incorrect.

[@md4111]

Seek a medical professional, hearing “voices” in your head sounds schizophrenic

[@WMHinsch]

Praise God He used that to spare your life and eventually save you many years later. I had a similar experience while solo backpacking on the Appalachian Trail a few years ago. I stopped for a snack lunch and rest, and suddenly I heard a voice say, "You need to go now." Startled, I looked all around and saw no one, but I also quickly stowed my gear, donned my pack, and continued hiking. I hadn't taken 30 steps when I heard a huge crash. A large tree had fallen right where I was sitting. This is the only time in my life I can recall such an experience and I attribute this to God or an angel. Alternate theories (subconscious processing of pre-fall noises from the tree, a prankster, random thought + coincidence) seem less likely. Either way, I was able to come home safely after that trip and I give God the glory. I trusted my Lord Jesus Christ when I was 16, so this was not something causing or contributing to my salvation. Personally, had that ended my life, I would have had the joy of being in the immediate presence of my Lord and would "know as I am known", and I can think of nothing more preferable. But I'm also grateful for God's wisdom. He knows the number of my days here, and I trust His timing for when He calls me home.

[@AvisAvis961]

​@@WMHinschThank you so much for your testimony here! What a blessing to hear of your experience. Strengthens my faith all the more!

[@LeeB5]

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]

❤

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@karooboermeyer1115]

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

[@Roq-stone]

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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Longeno55]

@@mooganstooker2419Did you even watch this video? Good luck with your way.

[@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

[@bobbyjbobbyj]

He also said for slaves to obey their masters, so anyone who doesn’t support slavery is better than he is.

[@tedfordhyde]

​@bobbyjbobbyj Paul said that and he was talking to Christian slaves. Slavery existed at the time that was written all over the entire known world at that time, the Roman Empire. Christ was sinless and died for your sins and you need to deal with that fact. He also rose again and you need to deal with that fact as well.

[@cryptochris9001]

​@@bobbyjbobbyjyou'll go to work tomorrow listening to your boss

[@BijoyP-h2l]

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

[@Sola_Scriptura_1.618]

God bless!

[@Silver77cyn]

Expect reason.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@paulnejtek6588]

@@stevienicholson8985 except that you cant prove a word of that so calling others fools is just ridiculous. Of course. The Bible says that in his heart the fool says there is no god. I agree. A wise man says it out loud. I also have the wisdom to only make claims that I can either prove or show to be most likely.

[@---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.❤️

[@TheGingerKing1994]

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.

[@TheGingerKing1994]

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

[@palladin1337]

@@TheGingerKing1994 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.

[@TheGingerKing1994]

@@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@kenhoyer8601]

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

[@Kevin-x4p9m]

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.

[@Kevin-x4p9m]

@@ハク-q6e1j 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]

@@ハク-q6e1j I said SOMETIMES our suffering is because of or own choices. But I don’t believe God intervenes in our lives.

[@TruthaboutIslam-se4nk]

@@ハク-q6e1j 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]

@@ハク-q6e1j I agree, children are innocent .

[@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!

[@WesW3187]

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.

[@WesW3187]

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

[@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!

[@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 👍

[@ButtmanAtHeart]

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]

​@@ButtmanAtHearttime & 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.

[@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.

[@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. ?

[@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.

[@ServantOfChrist_77]

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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@smokedaddy101]

Really starting to like seeing videos like this on KZbin with Christians challenging atheist mindsets not being afraid to have those tough conversations I liked and subscribed

[@eo3769]

It's really stupid because the both of you are completely wrong. You are fighting with atheists and they are fighting with you and you both have no idea you are both wrong. God is nothing that you think it is.

[@T.R.R.Jolkien]

Me too

[@alfrazz1799]

What do you mean when you said "atheism is a mind set"? Thank you.

[@palladin1337]

And the problem here is that the 'challenge' is coming from Ken Ham, a known pathological liar and Christian Apologist who doesn't actually address the criticism but instead invents strawmen while completely misrepresenting what was actually said, then arrogantly claims victory when he 'defeats' the lies he constructed. None of the shite he calls 'arguments' works *unless* you're starting with the assumption that his position is correct by default, at which point you are simply engaging in circular reasoning and failing to make any real points. Start from *literally anywhere else,* and you will start to see the BS he tries to pass off as 'fact.'

[@Gesu_Re_dei_re]

​@alfrazz1799 Definitions of mindset. a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations Belief and disbelief in anything are mindsets What do you mean by your question?

[@Roq-stone]

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?

[@Roq-stone]

@@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

[@DamePiglet]

​@@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.

[@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.

[@bobbyjbobbyj]

I didn’t make any choice before you assume I was guilty of something. It’s heinous to punish someone for someone else’s behavior. It’s a petty, small-minded. Luckily, it’s just mythology.

[@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.

[@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 ❤

[@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.

[@cecifrost5290]

I can try and wrap my mind around the fact that we live in a fallen world like you say repeatedly but then why does God intervene sometimes and not others? One person has cancer and they die but another has cancer and they survive. Both believers, both praying,

[@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🙏🙏🙏

[@trainwellracewell]

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

[@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,

[@AguiaAguia-ci1od]

Thanks Ken, you nailed it! In the end just rebellion against God and a lot of inconsistent arguments and claims. Thank God for the wisdom that lies in his word and not the wickedness of men.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@DamePiglet]

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.

[@offthefront7537]

How do I accept I’m a sinner if I’ve never sinned? If I do good do I accept responsibility or do I give credit to god?

[@Abdullah783-h9q]

No one is born wrong it is not fair that God sacrifices a person (it is said that he is his son!) About the sins of others... The Bible cannot be trusted as a source of knowledge of God because it is unreliable and I do not mean to offend , but we notice this by the contradictions contained in it

[@donnamatrix8830]

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

[@gracenmercy579]

And that is very true

[@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.

[@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✝️🛐☦️

[@AnswersFromGod_com]

There have been studies that have indicated a statistically positive outcome for individuals who were prayed for versus those who were not.

[@BaptistJoshua]

True! I remember that too.

[@cvx8279]

Where?

[@BaptistJoshua]

@@cvx8279 I have seen studies that confirm it too, but it is too long ago for me to remember.

[@AnswersFromGod_com]

@@cvx8279 Do an Internet search. KZbin will censor my comment if I put any links in it, for some reason.

[@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.

[@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

[@Woopor]

So why would god kick out some students before their first day

[@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.

[@MathewWeaver73]

Why does God get all the blame? Why doesn’t anyone hold SATAN accountable?

[@TrishRyan-ey8go]

Because God can kill Satan you may agree if your 4 year old was dying of bone cancer

[@joeysplats3209]

Oooo! Never thought of it that way!

[@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?

[@wireman4029]

Stating that God indeed made a perfect world originally, that it was our sin that lead to the struggle of man, really helped me wrap my head around why it is we have struggles. I used to wonder why we live under the conditions that we do, if God is indeed love.

[@Hatunrumioc]

So why are all the animals being punished horrifically as well?

[@Hatunrumioc]

Also abusers blame their victims for the suffering they are receiving. Same as what the bible does.

[@honkytears]

Perfect world? Who put the walking talking snake in the garden? Who created the snake? Did the snake create his own evil? If he chose evil, who created the evil from which to choose?

[@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"

[@drinno8900]

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

[@Greg-k4e]

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

[@scottallen5269]

Well said. Your words helped open my eyes, and understand this world and Gods part in things. I’ve shook my fist at the sky, I’ve blamed God for things that were clearly my fault. I still have questions for him, about the “whys” of this world. But I think you’re exactly right. It’s us, who have corrupted this world.

[@willaimrobinson9383]

Scott, I only found these words after my wife of 30 years died. and it was through that pain when I found that pain and suffering were what God uses to help us grow. One other thing I have discovered. Even God cannot make just half of something. No left without a right, no front without a back. light without dark. Right without wrong. corrupt or not God loves us so much that he gave his only son for you and me.

[@scottallen5269]

@@willaimrobinson9383 I’m sorry to hear about your loss. I’m sure that was tough, to find answers in a loss that big. That’s a loss I don’t know, but I’ve had plenty of loss and pain to work through in life. I agree with you, that it’s an opportunity for growth, and to learn important lessons. I also know I’ve made mistakes and hurt others I care about. So, if would like forgiveness for my mistakes and sins, I must be willing to give the same. I also know, I can’t begin to think, that I can possibly understand a god who knows all and is so great. I hope I can set my pride and anger aside, before the time comes, to be held accountable for this life I’ve lived. Thank you for your kind words, and I hope peace walks with you on your journey. Health first Happiness always

[@Hatunrumioc]

So why do the animals need to suffer, horrifically at times, as well?

[@peterxuereb9884]

@andrewlawson573 Because of original sin. That is why everything suffers. The difference with animals is that they can not worship God animals do not have free will.

[@TimJBucci]

@@peterxuereb9884 I've witnessed animals dream. Animals have thoughts, feelings, decisions that they make. All life likely has free will, just not all life was born with thumbs to grasp their surroundings and create tools to learn from and teach others more advantageous ways of getting by in life. I always wondered, "Little racoons have thumbs, how come they seem to lack intelligence so much more so than us?" And then I always answer my own question with, "Well, they are much smaller than us and their lifespans are much shorter than ours, giving them much less capability to lift heavier tools in their environments and living less time to figure out how to teach their future generations to manipulate their surroundings." Besides, we have animal cells in our bodies, because there's just basically plant cells, animal cells, and mushrooms being like an in between. The evidence the universe is ancient is astronomical, literally. I saw a book I haven't read titled The Beginning was the End. Which basically theorizes that cannibalistic apes ate the brains of their kin because of the euphoric effects, and in such a way led to our hair loss and higher intellect to devise further methods of dispatching others to get high from their brain chemicals. God has been there for every development within creation, sure, having a hand in helping all lifeforms develop into what they are. But many stories of the bible are just that. The universe being built in a week with waters above and below the firmament seems to only confuse flat earthers when the metaphor or even mistranslations are likely meant to be interpreted differently. The whole of humanity originating from 1 person becoming 2 people who then were conned by a talking snake to condemn the world would procreate families through incest. An ark being built to salvage a male and female of every animal species doesn't reveal how the animals came from and returned to their regions of origin. Many cultures have a flood story because there were likely survivors globally from such a catastrophe. I think extraterrestrials, some religious folks consider fallen angels, also played their own role in shaping and building this world to accommodate life, because without Earth's mostly iron core generating a magnetic field, and the sway of the Moon and the Suns gravitational influence on the tides, life would have never developed as we know it.

[@AzureDiamond5]

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

[@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.

[@JaneSmith0709]

@@Romans33-4 Also, how can he hate someone he doesn't believe exists?

[@walkertongdee]

I'm not a Christian or a Jewish person but the Bible in Genesis says Adam and Eve ate of the fruit of knowledge. So God said and I paraphrase, OK if you want self-determination have at it then he expelled them from paradise and his care and let them decide their own future, without his help. So he allows suffering because we broke his law and he says fine make your own laws then and see how you suffer. We choose to suffer.

[@ronarprefect7709]

If you are saying a prayer didn't have any effect, you are committing the "hypothesis contrary to fact" fallacy. Notice that there is a difference between "have any effect" and "get exactly the answer the person who prayed wanted to exactly the extent they wanted". All this before even accounting for the fact that God isn't going to do YOUR will but His , as His will is perfect. Prayer works in that God hears and answers as He wills, not as others will. Sinful humans can't logically decide prayer doesn't work because they don't like how God does His will in answering prayers, which may mean answering "no" because He knows better.

[@Nothingbutdust_]

Exactly. How I wish my prosperity gospel little sister would come to understand this...

[@devinmcmanus]

If God is going to do His will anyway, why bother praying?

[@cvent8454]

I know first hand that prayer works. Not every prayer gets a, "Yes!" from God but all prayers are answered. Sometimes it's, "No" other times it's, "Not just yet" but all are answered. I've prayed that loved ones be spared but that didn't happen. Was I angry with God? Yes! Did I walk away from Him? Was it the worst three years of my life? YES!! Though I walked away from Him, He never walked away from me. He is a loving, patient and faithful God. HE welcomed me back like the prodigal I was. He buried my sins in the deepest ocean and heaven rejoiced. That was over 20 years ago and I never looked back. Does God grant all my prayers now? No, but now I know He has my best interest at heart even when He says, "No." God is great. We serve an awesome God. God bless you Ken Ham!

[@honkytears]

Not every prayer gets a yes? That's not what Jesus says: "And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."

[@barryerdman6285]

I distinctly remember Paul Harvey reporting years ago of a study that was done claiming to have observed positive results in patients who were prayed for compared to others who weren’t. Some of the patients didn’t know about the amount of prayers being prayed on their behalf.

[@honkytears]

You should pray for an amputee and see if his arm grows back.

[@jimmyh6601]

​@@honkytears Their imaginary friend isn't that clever😊

[@bsdude010]

1:10 Morals can come without religion. It is very simple in fact: "Treat people the way you want to be treated." Also, by not condemning what Steven Fry is calling evil, are you saying you believe it is moral? If yes, I think that says a lot about your beliefs.

[@austingeneroux8478]

I'm always reminded of a number of people's testimony who died, experienced Jesus, then came back to life. And many of them have said upon meeting Christ, they clearly realized how very sinful they were and how holy Jesus was. They said they were so extremely ashamed of their true selves.

[@davidbobalik4864]

This is declared in the Book of Job my friend, in Job's answer to God. My ears had heard of you, but now my eyes have seen you, therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.

[@deesymons8545]

They WANT to blame GOD

[@deesymons8545]

Its OUR choice to believe or not I've seen my mum in heaven when she died She was SKIPPING ALONG THE STREETS being led to her mansion with her NAME ON IT and she had a young girls body Mum NEVER had a childhood but death and pain finally she was in the loving arms of Jesus Christ She was saved at 80years old and died at 82years She was a Salvation Army for many years BUT never was told about the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ SAVES She was down the lake swimming with the kids and JESUS showed her the nailprints in his hands

[@rayburnyarborough4695]

The sad fact is, there are cures for cancer and everything else!

[@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. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@larryroberts4071]

GOOD EXPLANATION MR KEN HAM, PEOPLE SHOULD SEE ALL THE MERCY AND GRACE 'GOD' GIVES US ALL, MOST WE DON'T DESERVE. THANK YOU LORD FOR YOUR MERCY AND GRACE. GOD MADE YOU TO HAVE A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU. THE MORE YOU PRAY, WORSHIP AND TALK TO GOD, THE BETTER WE FEEL AND ARE.

[@jjevans1693]

You must live in a sheltered little world.

[@johnmacdonald6822]

He was complicit in the murder of 6 million Jews , look at your children , and tell me that God shouldn't have saved them . I will be waiting for your pathetic answer .

[@livefreeordie4955]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA - OKAY MAN

[@jeni2114]

Amen

[@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.

[@anthonygreene4938]

Understanding this properly is one of the easiest things there is. God made people with the power of choice. Once He did that he steps back. To step forward means that He takes back their power of choice. It is easy to figure out.

[@joshuakohlmann9731]

How does us abusing our freedom of choice account for _natural_ evil - for example, natural disasters and animal suffering?

[@tjhoss6729]

​@@johnsixfourteefour629 Until we are drawn by the Father exactly😊 But even though we are drawn by the Father we are still evil. Jesus said to His disciples, you being evil give good gifts how much more your Father in heaven? But the major majority of modern day man centered preachers disagree with that because they don't know proper biblical theology....... Therefore it gives them something to boast about within themselves. They put the cart before the horse. They believe they have a righteousness That's their own after Regeneration, Yet Philippians 3:9. says we have a righteousness that's NOT OUR OWN...... Man centered theology slipped "HARD" into the church APX 250-300 years ago and it needs to goooooo.... So much heresy, so little time😊. God Bless.

[@tjhoss6729]

​@@joshuakohlmann9731 I believe the problem is you have not realized how evil sin is to God.... Adam was ALL of mankind and creations represenative, he was made good. God gave him everything he ever could imagine. He did not have to work like you and I for his food Everything was given to him, even, I imagine, the most beautiful woman ever created. And he was free to do whatever he wished.... The Creator of all creation Gave him one command not 10 not 100 not 1000 but 1 and he disobeyed, He Sinned Against the perfect, loving, compassionate, just creator.... Question for you Josh. What would you do if a judge didn't judge justly against somebody who murder your entire family. You would write every TV station and get on the news and talk about how corrupt that judge was, right???. Ok, Now the judge of all of creation is way more just than any judge sitting on a bench. Therefore He must judge justly and since he told Adam not to eat of that fruit and Also told him the day that you do you will surely die Because God is just He must withhold Justice not some other type of Justice but his own Justice. Even though he was still compassionate to them. They tied fig leafs or some type of leaves around them to protect them because they knew that they were now naked yet God said that is not good enough so that was the first blood sacrifice he sacrificed a animal and gave them both animal skins to wear. Also he kicked them out of the garden and put angels protecting the tree of life so that they wouldn't go and eat of that also and live forever in their sin. He sends His Son to redeem not only them but everybody else that calls on the name of Jesus. I hope this helped you. Love to say more but I could only sell you so much on this.... God bless😊 If you have more questions feel free.

[@markb3786]

Either God knows everything or he doesn't. If he knows everything then free will is not possible because God knows what you are going to do even if you don't. If God "steps back" and doesn't know what we are going to do then he is a god of limits and not all knowing. Stop playing word games to get around this.

[@anthonygreene4938]

@@markb3786 Yes, God may know what people will do, but He doesn't cause them to do it. A mother may tell her children to stay away from the cookie jar, but being a thinking person she will not be surprised if they don't obey her. She hopes they will obey her , because they love her, and because they understand that she knows best.

[@Dylan_96_]

a better question would be, why do _you_ use _your own free will_ to cause suffering to others?

[@honkytears]

Where did the choices come from? Where did evil come from? How does evil exist if in the beginning there was nothing but a perfect being? How does evil come from a perfect being? You'll say the devil, I'm assuming. The devil was created by a god who knew beforehand exactly how he'd behave. How would a creator know such a thing if he didn't create the very circumstances? Is there another creator we're not aware of? If not, the buck has to stop at the source point.

[@Dylan_96_]

@@honkytears Nah, it starts with selfish desires. _your_ , selfish desires. If people blame the devil then that just means they are avoiding responsibility for their actions and passions. James 1:13-15 ERV Whenever you feel tempted to do something bad, you should not say, "God is tempting me." Evil cannot tempt God, and God himself does not tempt anyone. [1 4] You are tempted by the evil things you want. Your own desire leads you away and traps you [1 5] Your desire grows inside you until it results in sin. Then the sin grows bigger and bigger and finally ends in death. Romans 1:18-32 ERV God shows his anger from heaven against all the evil and wrong things that people do. Their evil lives hide the truth they have. [19] This makes God angry because they have been shown what he is like. Yes, God has made it clear to them. [20] There are things about God that people cannot see-his eternal power and all that makes him God. But since the beginning of the world, those things have been easy for people to understand. They are made clear in what God has made. So people have no excuse for the evil they do. [21] People knew God, but they did not honor him as God, and they did not thank him. Their ideas were all useless. There was not one good thought left in their foolish minds. [22] They said they were wise, but they became fools. [23] Instead of honoring the divine greatness of God, who lives forever, they traded it for the worship of idols-things made to look like humans, who get sick and die, or like birds, animals, and snakes. [24] People wanted only to do evil. So God left them and let them go their sinful way. And so they became completely immoral and used their bodies in shameful ways with each other. [25] They traded the truth of God for a lie. They bowed down and worshiped the things God made instead of worshiping the God who made those things. He is the one who should be praised forever. Amen. [26] Because people did those things, God left them and let them do the shameful things they wanted to do. Women stopped having natural sex with men and started having sex with other women. [27] In the same way, men stopped having natural sex with women and began wanting each other all the time. Men did shameful things with other men, and in their bodies they received the punishment for those wrongs. [28] People did not think it was important to have a true knowledge of God. So God left them and allowed them to have their own worthless thinking. And so they do what they should not do. [29] They are filled with every kind of sin, evil, greed, and hatred. They are full of jealousy, murder, fighting, lying, and thinking the worst things about each other. They gossip [30] and say evil things about each other. They hate God. They are rude, proud, and brag about themselves. They invent ways of doing evil. They don't obey their parents, [31] they are foolish, they don't keep their promises, and they show no kindness or mercy to others. [32] They know God's law says that anyone who lives like that should die. But they not only continue to do these things themselves, but they also encourage others who do them.

[@niceview369]

In 2001 my friends congregation were all gathered on a Sunday at an LDS Church in Slc, Ut. When the Pastor/Bishop announced that Linda had just been diagnosed with a dior, life threatening situation, and she was to be rushed into surgery momentarily. Yes. The Pastor heard of her plight and asked if they might all, over 50 members in attendance that day take a moment to pray for Linda. Which they did. Her daughter called later to tell the Pastor that when they got her to surgery and opened her up that the tumor wasn’t there. Gone. Entirely disappeared. The explanation? None given. Because the Doctors cannot do not make claims that prayers obliterated her cancerous tumor. Remarkable situations like this happen every day. Prayer can and does alter frequency. Don’t kid yourself.

[@alleygh0st]

@guitarszen LOL

[@TheDirtyyoungman1]

Bingo!!@guitarszen Or it's a miss-diagnosis ... happens more than we would like to believe.

[@christopherpeavey100]

First of all, to assume that just because a person works in the medical field automatically makes them atheist is just plain foolish. I know scores of people that are both in the medical field and believers in God, miracles and the power of prayer. Also, thats fine for you to personally discount her story because its "without documented evidence" but there are plenty of instances of even actual unbelieving medical professionals that have seen things like this that they say they just have no explanation for. @guitarszen

[@racerx4152]

@guitarszen all you have proven is that you have an opinion. stop parroting atheist talking points. I recommend you read lee strobel's books called "the case for...there are about 5 of these books .

[@dokim9269]

That doesn't explain why other believers in similar dire circumstances don't have their prayers answered. That said, I'm a Christian who recognizes I'm a fallible human and I can't possibly understand the meaning of life. But, I do believe there is one creator of our universe. Therefore, in my prayers I recognize my ignorance to God and trust his wisdom. I'm grateful to have my faith and feel sorry for those who don't have the same. And, yes, I pray for them, too. I also take heart that this world we live in is 'not what it's about'. Instead, it's ALL about life after we leave this world.

[@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...

[@andrewwright9960]

Why do people have so many excuses for god ? This is questionable. Is god trying to convince us what to believe ? No Are people trying to convince people what to believe ? Yes

[@Starchaser63]

@@andrewwright9960 exactly, there is zero evidence for a God

[@MaryReese-oy8is]

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

[@stevienicholson8985]

At one time they believed, because God created it that way, it's nature, and God set the standards for nature, he give each one of us a certain measure of faith. If they don't believe in God, it's because they have denied God and continued to transgress his word until God turns them over to a reprobate mind, to believe a lie and be damned, they have served the creature more than the creator

[@Rachael-b2h]

Well said

[@Legend-mg2ry]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@gomoses100]

Spot on Ken! Keep fighting and shining the light on evil.

[@carolsims5385]

Where was God when I suffered? He was at the exact same place that He was when His only Son suffered & died on the cross for OUR sins. Heb. 9:22 "Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins." God Bless You!

[@melanielucas9219]

God created everything good....its mans human nature and selfish ways tht has gotten us here. God is just letting us decide for ourselves and look whr its gotten us🤔

[@joewright9879]

If a man truly understands that God is good, he can not claim to have arrived at that conclusion solely through the use of his mind. If God does not first open a man’s eyes, as He did for Saul of Tarsus, then that man will remain blind to the truth of 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.

[@HonestyOverEverything]

​@@robertdavidson8028 😂

[@HonestyOverEverything]

Better than 8 daughters

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

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

[@stephendavidcavuoti6548]

I pray that you have sent the book to JOE and a letter for him to read and understand.

[@tuckertruckerpatriot312]

The Power of Prayer has been proven to be evident and true.

[@jayhambee7930]

God doesn't just look down from heaven at our suffering. He CAME down and JOINED us in it, poverty, rejection, sorrows, and ultimately torture and unjust execution. Thank You Jesus for coming to suffer with us and for us.

[@danielduvana]

He also caused much of the suffering and enabled the rest. He is like a psycho parent that lets his kids torture each other and let’s them drown in floods and die in earthquakes while he just watches and says that’s it’s fine because he will somehow make it up later. It’s not a good god you believe in.

[@jayhambee7930]

God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all. God is Love The Lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.

[@sydney.g.sloangammagee8181]

Amen! THAT is the 1st greatest miracle, GOD came to us, came down to our physical level, endured all this evil & suffering with us, to save ALL those who would believe that HE could & would do this for us. God takes the blame for Lucifer rebelling against Him & going against that which God loves most, the perfectly created earth & humans created in His image. Humanity was kidnapped away from the Father & Satan & his demons delight in all the horrendous ways that humans can be coerced & manipulated into terrorising & murdering each other. GOD did not create evil, or death, He intended Adam & Eve & their children, to be eternal physical beings & He came to DIE & rose again from death, to prove to us that death & evil is NOT what He intended for us. He also gave us intelligence, free will, to choose - do you think Satan will allow you to choose? Will he ask you nicely & say "please"? Especially if you know the truth . . . NO. Satan has to lie & intice, tempt & deceive, ultimately threaten & terrify you, he gets entirely way too much pleasure in watching us tear each other apart & suffer - knowing he is causing God to suffer along with each & every one of us. THINK people, use that intelligence & choose wisely!

[@danielduvana]

@@jayhambee7930 those are just assertions that no one can show is true.

[@jayhambee7930]

He (himself) can show you, if you ask Him to. I have prayed that He will so that you will have peace. Blessings to you@@danielduvana

[@herusantoso1221]

if you understand the Creation, The Fall, The redemption, the consummation, you will understand the whole things why it happens in this world

[@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.

[@michaeltodd2012]

I rejected God for years after my twin sister was killed in an accident. But, I had always felt He existed. After getting married and coming to Christ, I let that go and realized I don't have the intelligence to know why He took her at the time. I remain hopeful I will see her again.

[@ohiograssman1564]

Me too- hope you see her again one day and forever more after

[@chriskourliourod1651]

I know what you mean, and I’ve concluded that the tragic side of this current life serves as yet another reminder to all of us to be grateful for all that we have, including lessons and memories. Some things we have to endure and tough out, and the only choice we’re given is how we respond. This is the part of life I hate. I guess that makes me normal.

[@AlexReynard]

Ah yes. That's just like when I was a kid and my parents murdered my sibling. I left home, but then later realized I was just too stupid to understand that, maybe they had a good reason for doing that.

[@pennylynch913]

Lets pray for Stephen! ❤ And others mentioned in the video. Yes i think God has a tonne of grace! Thanx Ken. Bless you! I love how you don't mess about and put it plainly, that no one deserves anything and we're all going to die. Yes agreed!

[@jimfarnell5813]

The question of evil & suffering in this world is probably the strongest argument vs. God’s existence… John Lennox’s response is the best I’ve heard & can be readily found elsewhere on KZbin… The foremost response for me is that God, Himself, entered into our world as a man and personally suffered the greatest, deepest pain & evil on behalf of mankind… He then rose victorious over death, suffering & evil vicariously for us, for me… THAT, to my thinking, is what’s most profound, encouraging & true…

[@alphaomegastables]

There is No Trinity...JESUS/ YESHUA is the son of GOD, NOT GOD!!

[@TheNightmareTroll]

@@alphaomegastables it seems you know nothing then and you will be judged for those words. Read genesis, John and revelations. As it seems you read but not understood it, also he who doesn’t follow Jesus won’t see the father.

[@honkytears]

So god sacrificed himself to himself so that he can allow himself to forgive his creation for acting out as he knew they would act before he even created them?

[@chrisr7597]

Some people follow their father of lies. Others are simply ignorant as to what exactly they are swimming against. Sad. Thank God for Him & His mercy.

[@felixhorta2090]

Amen Brother Ken! Excellent message. Thank you! Prayer is one of the most important things we can do. God Bless Everyone! Dawn 😊✝️🇺🇸

[@BoskiM]

I never understand why conservatives hold Joe Rogan to such high esteem and worship him

[@MichaelAmos-ul6zj]

Possibly cos he's got biggest podcast platform period on the net that's fkn why

[@brendamartin3444]

Who are the conservatives that worship him? 🤔

[@BoskiM]

@@brendamartin3444 many my sister. Examples: Brandon Tatum, Candace Owens, Mark Dice etc should I go on?

[@brendamartin3444]

@@BoskiM I guess I am just confused by the your use of the word “worship” that word must have a different meaning to me than it does to you… Jesus is my Savior, he is the only person that I “worship”, however, truth is truth, and when a person (no matter who they are even Mr. Trump) has a moment when they are speaking truth it makes me happy, it makes me get excited, but being excited for the truth, is not the same thing as worshipping the person who spoke that truth in that moment… When Mr. Rogan has a moment when he “gets it” and is speaking truth, it makes me excited, it makes me happy, it makes me have hope that if enough of those moments happen, then maybe, he will come face to face with God and have a change of heart, my excitement (and others) for that possibility can be interpreted as “worship”, but that does not mean that it is actual worship Just a thought…

[@BoskiM]

@@brendamartin3444 nice take. I agree with you. Let's pray that Rogan comes to Christ one day. With all his followers you can imagine what will happen if he does come to Christ PS: I also meant some conservatives put Rogan high on a pedestal as if he is some demi god

[@Must_not_say_that]

It is man that brought and brings suffering and death. And man doesn't want God. So simple and so obvious. That people accuse God demonstrates they do not want God.

[@hpinchen9451]

Yes. Sad really.

[@kriegjaeger]

Well said. And they'll get what they want in the end. They just don't appreciate the gifts God has given them and that those gifts will leave with God when he leaves them.

[@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.

[@penglim224]

Thanks for this explanation, and may this help non-believers to find GOD. A person choose to do wrong and blame someone else for not stopping him. A person who cannot dance blame the floor for being uneven. Evil is a corruption of what is good.

[@xtrwombat4876]

No one has been able to completely answer this question, why can't an all knowing, omnipotent (meaning limitless power not bound by anything) God who can do whatever he wants create a universe that is perfect with no suffering, where everyone can get along and live in eternal bliss. A kind of man that would not have eaten from the tree of good and evil. Instead of this universe where 90 percent of mankind goes to hell. For someone who is supposedly all wise its sounds pretty foolish to me.

[@steveellington8313]

In my opinion prayers are for thanking God and praising him

[@bradc6199]

That's part of it. The Lord's prayer is the model...

[@barrycottle8282]

Thank you for the clear answers to these challenging questions. I am praying that God will open these unbelievers to a relationship with Him.

[@Me2Lancer]

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