Two religious scholars write about cause and effect, plague and divine intent.

Two religious scholars write about cause and effect, plague and divine intent. They reason, and I agree, that relying on a one-stop "divine intent" argument for pitfalls in life are counter to a productive society.

Originally shared by Lynne Williamson

"As the deadly Ebola virus continues to spread in Liberia, religious leaders there are claiming that "immoral acts" are responsible for the catastrophic outbreak. Christian leaders meeting at the Liberian Council of Churches unanimously agreed: "God is angry with Liberia." The statement released by the council declared: "Ebola is a plague." 
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn26092-blaming-ebola-on-gods-wrath-is-worse-than-you-think.html

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Steve Johnson said…
Some of the most God fearing towns in the heart of the United States have been wiped out by tornadoes.  I guess God works in mysterious ways.

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