Quote# 64521
God didn't "allow" the Holocaust...
God knew it would happen, but MAN went THROUGH with the Holocaust. Man has choice..God ultimately knew mans "decision" when it came to the Holocaust - but man didn't. Man made the choice...
Just think of how many people died, was involved in, persecuted, etc.. it was a horrible thing...each person has their own story. Something to learn - maybe it haunted those who did the tormenting and made them fall to their knees in remorse, maybe it brought families closer, maybe it strengthened the bonds of those who were sentenced to die... regardless, it was a terrible, terrible, thing...but man made the choice...man carried out the choice...but God was there listening to the thoughts, prayers, etc..of those who were calling out to Him.
We weren't "made" for this world..yes, we all have attachments, etc to it, but ultimately, we have life experiences - to learn, grow, etc.
I'm NOT saying the Holocaust was a lesson to "learn," BUT think...if your life was on the line like that...or if YOU were the one with the responsibility of carrying out a "death sentence" for women, children, families, men, etc...
How would that change you? Would you be closer to God knowing your life/life of your family was on the line...would you be remorseful if you knew you were responsible with carrying out "orders" to tear apart families, kill children, etc...?
It's hard to think about, but true.
It happened.
God didn't "allow" it. Man DID.
aquamarinebug,
RaptureReady 76 Comments [8/9/2009 10:22:43 AM]
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