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Texas flash floods inspire age-old moral conundrum: Why does God allow tragedy?
‘In no way do we trivialize or ignore that, without warning, this world can deal any of us circumstances of unthinkable pain,’ says Dr. Alex McFarland
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The world watched in horror as central Texas suffered a deluge of floodwaters, killing over 100 people and displacing thousands. The nation is particularly heartbroken at the loss of campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, a Catholic all-girls camp located in Hunt, Texas. Faced with such horrific loss, many people wonder why such terrible things are allowed to happen in God’s plan.
“Why does God allow bad things to happen? This is one of the crucial questions every man must ask himself,” commented youth, culture and religion expert Dr. Alex McFarland. “As authorities in Texas are struggling to locate the bodies drowned by the Guadalupe flood, people everywhere are struggling to understand why God would allow such a thing to happen. Couldn’t God have intervened and stopped these floods, saving countless lives?
“When trying to reconcile the reality of tragedies in Texas with the existence of a benevolent, wise God, it is important to think very carefully: biblical thinkers throughout the ages have made a distinction between caused versus allowed. God doesn’t cause evil or pain in our lives, but He certainly sometimes allows it. In no way do we trivialize or ignore that, without warning, this world can deal any of us circumstances of unthinkable pain. That’s just an ‘occupational hazard’ in life as a human being. But we are called to turn to God for understanding and solace during trials such as this. May this horror inspire our nation to get on our knees and pray for our future.”
Alex McFarland currently co-hosts Exploring the Word on the American Family Radio Network, airing daily on nearly 200 radio stations across the U.S. He is also the host of the “Alex McFarland Show,” which airs weekly on NRB TV and YouTube. The “Alex McFarland Show” podcast is available here.
McFarland and theologian Bert Harper, veteran cohosts of the nationally syndicated broadcast Exploring the Word, are proud to announce the launch of their latest book, “100 Bible Questions and Answers for Families.” A follow-up to their previous work, “100 Bible Questions and Answers,” this powerful new book promises to guide Christians through some of the most common challenges and queries people have about God, the Bible, and Christian living.
Alex McFarland has authored or co-authored more than 20 books, including the newly released “100 Bible Questions & Answers for Families,” “10 Issues that Divide Christians,” “The God You Thought You Knew,” “10 Answers for Skeptics,” “10 Answers for Atheists,” “The 21 Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Ask About Christianity,” published by Focus on the Family, and more.
McFarland is a frequent guest on Fox News and has been interviewed by other media outlets including Fox and Friends, Focus On The Family radio, NPR’s All Things Considered, The New York Times, The Washington Post, BBC, CBN, La Vie (France), and various news outlets including CBS, FOX, NBC, CSPAN, SRN, and the Associated Press (AP) wire service. He is a contributing writer in print and electronic media, including LA Times, Boston Herald, OK- Celebrity News Magazine, Christianity Today, Charisma, On Mission, Billy Graham’s Decision Magazine and more.
Learn more about Alex McFarland Ministries at its website, Facebook and Instagram pages, or X feed.
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