Originally Posted by
inthebox
But if there is no god that intevenes in suffering, how cruel is that?
In the OT, God does intervene in the suffering of His chosen people, in the NT, God obviously intervenes in the sacrifice of His son.
For the agnostic, suffering is just that, what purpose is there, just something you have to endure till you die.
If you are a deist, suffering has what purpose? Does the deist god bring justice after death? Does the deist god promise relief or life everlasting? Then why deism?
From the Christian, perspective our suffering is just a moment compared to eternity. The God we believe in suffered for us himself. The epistles are very clear that there is going to suffering, and in suffering there is the opportunity for compassion [ corinthians ] action [ james ], for love. There is a purpose for suffering, though we might not know all the time, in this life and it has eternal implications. Yes, it requires faith and trust, but if there is no god or a god that does not interfere or promise anything, what purpose is there in suffering for this life?
G&P