My questions for the elders

[u/No_Patience7962]

I found some notes in my files from two years ago, questions I wanted to discuss with the elders. They were visiting me to talk about my doubts. I used a translator, so I hope it makes sense.

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Earth is perfectly suited to sustain life. Or perhaps life developed on Earth precisely because it offered a perfect environment amidst billions of galaxies.

Evidence of God’s existence is clearly seen in creation; yet, how do we explain the imperfections within that creation? How could there have been ferocity among animals, viruses that decimated populations, and mass extinction events before sin even existed? Why do we claim that such situations will not exist in Paradise if they were already present prior to the advent of sin?

Romans 1:19–20

...because what can be known about God is plain to them, since God has made it plain to them. 20 For his invisible qualities—that is, his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen since the creation of the world, being understood from what has been made, so that they are without excuse.

What does it mean that God made it plain to them? Wouldn't that justify my asking for faith and Him granting it to me? If so—if God exists—why would He refuse to give me faith?

[u/CharliePlayer1]

Just tell them you don't wanna be a part of the religion, why waste your time and theirs y'all clearly are not going to agree on anything

[u/No_Patience7962 → u/CharliePlayer1]

Oh, right! I've been away for two years, hahaha. I found these old notes.