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Yep, it's all random. I don't think that I necessarily deserve the good things I was handed, nor do I think the poor children born with AIDS in Africa did anything that merited teaching them that lesson. I was lucky, they were not.
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They probably fall well within the category of "spiritual" but in a non-preachy educational way. I liked them for the fun writing and the simplified "Buddhism for idiots" quality. But I like to learn about various religions, as long as they're not being shoved down my throat. 
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All good things come from God.
He also allows bad things in our lives too, for a reason. As for the bad things, well they will happen as a result of sin. God gave us a free will & we chose to sin, so therefore, we will reap the benefits of it.
As for good things, God will bless whom He chooses to bless.
He is an Almighty loving God, who does forgive us, but we must ask Him to forgive us, turn away from our evil ways,
& follow Him.
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Kiwi
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Kiwii
#252275 - 03/15/06 06:53 AM
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To many, the death of an infant or young child dying is a "bad thing". A baby is too young to sin...my feeling is that God allows things to happen for a reason and His heart breaks right there along with ours. He wants us to draw closer to Him and seek Him in times of trouble or sorrow.
My God is a God of grace and mercy and I have often used my own free will to do as I chose and suffered the consequences but God has always been there to forgive my sin, forget that I ever made a poor choice and continue walking by my side.
I wish I were as eloquent as Michelle, she is so poetic in her responses. I hope this makes sense.
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Have a blessed day!...Rachel
stable and sooooooo thankful!
I have IBS but it doesn't have me!
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Re: Chinagirl
#252276 - 03/15/06 07:04 AM
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michele
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"Buddhism for Idoits" I like that! I've yet to open the books but they are in my desk drawer and as soon as I get a few free minutes, I'm going to check them out!
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Taking it one day at a time.....
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Yes I agree.
God does use such things to draw us closer to Him.
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Kiwi
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~ Beth
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