*** bh chap. 1 p. 10 par. 7 What Is the Truth About God? ***
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Worse yet, religious teachers sometimes lead people to think that God is hardhearted. How so? When tragedy strikes, they say that it is God’s will. In effect, such teachers blame God for the bad things that happen. Is that the truth about God? What does the Bible really teach? James 1:13 answers: "When under trial, let no one say: ‘I am being tried by God.’ For with evil things God cannot be tried nor does he himself try anyone." So God is never the source of the wickedness you see in the world around you. (Job 34:10-12) Granted, he does allow bad things to happen. But there is a big difference between allowing something to happen and causing it.
Do you agree with the highlighted statement? Why do many countries have laws stating that if you stand by and allow something to happen when you could stop it you could still be charged with a crime. Not sure if this is necessarily the same thing but just wondering what your thoughts were.