Evil Does Not Exist - James Aguilar (books to read in your 30s txt) 📗

If God created everything, then did he also create Evil? Is Evil one of Gods creation? Human beings who do not believe in a creator ask this type of question. Yes, they might be right because we see violence increasing, wars are commonly heard, and the inequality of food dispersed around the world. It is proven that Evil is the cause all of this things from happening. If it wasn’t humans wouldn’t suffer from them. Instead they would be happy but that is not the case. Evil for most humans and scientists is another motive not to believe in a creator or God. They all say that if there was God human being the perfect creation wouldn’t die, obtain illnesses, age, and suffer from unhappiness. Then, they say that the bible is not a holy book inspired form God rather written by men while isolated in a cave. That the stories written in the bible are made up and do not benefit mankind in any form. They say evolution is the reason human beings exist and not creation. Even if God exist they ask, why are there so many religions and polytheism beliefs in the world to worship one God? If God is powerful why is hatred, evil, and woe abundant in the world? Why was mankind created or brought into life by birth and then vanished through death? All these questions are made to keep mankind away from God. I believe the original Greek and Hebrew scriptures also known as the bible teaches truth.
The bible a book written by men inspired from God. To illustrate: A businessman might have a secretary write a letter. That letter contains the businessman’s thoughts and instructions. Hence, it is really his letter, not the secretary’s. I believe in that a similar way, the bible contains God’s message, not that of the men who wrote it down. The bible was written over a 1,600-year period. Its writers lived at different times and came from many walks of life. Some were farmers, fisherman, and shepherds. Others were prophets, judges, and kings. The Gospel writer Luke was a doctor. I believe in that the Roman catholic church and other religion branches bible’s were modified for their own convenience from the original Greek and Hebrew scriptures without God‘s approval. The original scriptures were completed in (Patmos) now Sicily in the year C.E. 96. Despite the varied backgrounds of its writers, the bible is harmonious from beginning to end. I believe in that the bible is scientifically accurate. It even contains information that was far ahead of its time. For example, the book of Leviticus contained laws for ancient Israel on quarantine and hygiene when surrounding nations knew nothing about such matters and still unknown in Europe during the “Black Death“. At a time when there were wrong ideas about the shape of the earth, the bible referred to it as a circle, or sphere. (Isaiah 40:22) The bible accurately said that the earth ’hands on nothing’ (Job 26:7). Yes, the bible is not a science textbook but when it touches on scientific matters, it is accurate. I believe in that this what we expect of a book from God.
Also, I believe in that the bible is also historically accurate and reliable. The bible contains historical events and numerous prophecies, many of which have already been fulfilled. Consider an example. Through the prophet Isaiah, who lived in the eighth century B.C.E., God foretold that the ancient city of Babylon would be destroyed. (Isaiah 13:19; 14:22, 23) Details were given to show just how this would happen. Invading armies would dry up Babylon’s river and march into the city without a battle. That is not all. Isaiah’s prophecy even named the king who would conquer Babylon. His name was Cyrus. (Isaiah 44:27-45:2) In world history class we learned that some 200 years later, on the night of October 5/6, 539 B.C.E., an army encamped near Babylon. Who was the commander? A Persian king named Cyrus. The stage was thus set for the fulfillment of an amazing prophecy. Would the army of Cyrus invade Babylon without a battle, as foretold? The Babylonians were holding a festival that night and felt secure behind their massive city walls. Meanwhile, Cyrus cleverly diverted the water of the river that flowed through the city. Soon the water was shallow enough for his men to cross the riverbed and approach the walls of the city. How would Cyrus’ army get past Babylon’s walls? For some reason, on the night the doors to the city were carelessly left open! Regarding Babylon, it was foretold: “she will never be inhabited, nor will she reside for generation after generation. And there the Arab will not pitch his tent, and no shepherds will let their flocks lie down there” (Isaiah 13:20). This prophecy did more than predict a city’s fall. I believe in that the bible showed that Babylon would be desolated permanently. Today everyone can see evidence of the fulfillment of these words. The uninhabited ruins of ancient Babylon-about 50 miles south of Baghdad, Iraq is proof that what God spoke through Isaiah has been fulfilled: “I will sweep her with the broom of annihilation” (Isaiah 14:22,23). The destruction of Babylon is just one example of fulfilled bible prophecy. Other examples include the destruction of ancient Tyre and Assyrian Nineveh cities. (Ezekiel 26:1-5; Zephaniah 2:13-15) The mound is all that is left of the once mighty city of Nineveh, the capital of ancient Assyria. This is where there once stood the magnificent palaces of mighty kings like Sennacherib and Esarhaddon. When the Babylonians and the Medes destroyed Assyria in 612 BC., the city of Nineveh was utterly destroyed. I believe in that the discovery of this mound is important in the study of the bible, it reveals the promise of God and the fulfillment of His word. Also, Daniel’s prophecy foretold a succession of world empires that would come into power after Babylon. (Daniel 8:5-7, 20-22) These included Mede Persia and Greece. Again, I believe in that this exactly what we expect of a book from God.
From what we have considered, I believe in that it is clear that the bible is truly a unique book. Yet, its value extends far beyond its internal harmony, scientific, and historical accuracy, practical wisdom, and reliable prophecy. The Christian apostle Paul wrote: “The word from God is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword and pieces even to the dividing of soul and spirit, and of joints and their marrow, and is able to discern thoughts and intentions of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12). I believe in that reading God’s “word,” or message, in the bible can change our life. Mankind has asked for thousands of years, why are humans so greedy, desirous, and untrustworthy? I believe in that the bible teaches that God answers mankind through Jeremiah: “The heart is more treacherous than anything else and it is desperate” (Jeremiah 17:9). Its practical wisdom can help us examine ourselves as never before. We may claim to love God, but how we react to what His inspired Word, the bible, teaches will reveal our true thoughts, even the very intentions of the heart. I believe in that the bible truly is a gift from God. I believe in that the bible is a book that is to be read, studied, and loved. Mankind should show gratitude for this divine gift by continuing to peer into its contents. I believe in that the bible teaches as we do so, we will gain a deep appreciation of God’s purpose for mankind. Its accounts are specific. They include not only the names but also the ancestry of individuals. In contrast to secular historians, who often do not mention the defeats of their own people, bible writers were honest, even recording their own failings and those of their nation. In the bible book of Numbers, for instance, the writer Moses admits his own serious error for which he was severely reproved. (Numbers 20:2-12) I believe in that the bible teaches that God made Moses white down his mistake because if it was to him the human heart would tell him not to do so. Such honesty is rare in other historical accounts but it is found in the bible. It is found in the bible because it is a gift from God. Now, I believe in that the bible teaches that God really cares about mankind, and has a purpose for life.
Have anybody ever noticed the way children ask questions? Many start asking as soon as they learn to speak. With wide, eager eyes, they look up and ask such things as: Why is the sky blue? What are the stars made of? Who taught the birds to sing? It may be hard to answer, but it is not always easy. Even the best answer may lead to yet another question: Why? Children are not the only ones who ask questions. As we grow up, we keep asking. We do this in order to find our way, to learn of dangers that we need to avoid, or to satisfy our curiosity. I believe in that many people seem to stop asking questions, especially the most important ones. At least, they stop searching for answers. These are the questions mankind has stopped searching the answers for: Why do we suffer? How can we cope with life’s anxieties? How can we make our family life happier? What happens to us when we die? Will we ever see our dead ones again? How can we be sure that God will fulfill his promises for the future? These are some of the most important questions mankind can ask. Yet, many people have given up trying to find the answers. Why? Does the bible have the answers? I believe in that some feel that its answers are too hard to understand. Others worry that asking questions could lead to shame or embarrassment. Some decide that such questions are best left to religious leaders and teachers. Very likely a person is interested in getting answers to life’s big questions. No doubt we sometimes wonder: ’what is the purpose of life? Is this life all there is? What is God really like?’ I believe in that the bible teaches that it is good to ask such questions, and it is important that we do not give up until we find satisfying, reliable answers. The famous teacher Jesus Christ said: “keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7). If we “keep on searching” for answers to the most important questions, we will find that the search can be very rewarding. (Proverbs 2:1-5) Despite what other people may have told us or we have read, there are answers. I believe in that the bible teaches that we can find them in the bible. The answers are not too hard to understand. Better yet, they bring hope and joy. Also they can help us live a satisfying life right now. To begin, let us consider a question that has troubled many people.
Is God uncaring and hardhearted? I believe in that the bible teaches that the answer is found in God’s book the bible. Many people think that the answer to that question is yes. People ask: ’If God cared,’ they reason, then ’would not the world be a very different place?’ We look around and see a world full of war, hatred, and misery. As individuals, we get sick, we suffer, and we lose loved ones in death. Thus, many say, ’If God cared about us and our problems, would he not