Where was God?

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As a society, we reap the consequences of the unquestioned acceptance of the belief in evolution every day. It teaches us that God isn’t real and that He isn’t paying attention. It has no answers for why bad things happen in our world.

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In the book of Genesis we read that God created a perfect world—that is, a world that did not know death, suffering or any kind of evil (Genesis 1:31). In this perfect world lived two people who took it upon themselves to try to become like God. In doing so, their sin led to the Fall from grace (Genesis 3:14–19) this world and everyone on it has experienced ever since.

Our world is not perfect—in fact, it’s very broken. If God withdrew His sustaining power completely from the world, it would cease to exist (Hebrews 1:3). God is paying attention and is actively involved in His creation, but He doesn’t always protect mankind from its own actions. Even the earth itself was cursed after the first sin.

Are you wondering if God is paying attention? God is paying attention—so much so that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to pay the penalty for mankind’s sin and offer forgiveness to all. God has promised everything will be made right again. He will wipe away every tear and death, pain and suffering will be no more (Revelation 22:3).

You may have more questions on this topic. Here are some articles that will help you in your search for answers:

• Why Does God’s Creation Include Death and Suffering?
• The Bad News . . . and the Good News