I saw this just now, in reference to COVID-19: "Prayer doesn't work. Washing your hands does." I know secularists are fond of this dichotomy, but in the words of a popular meme, "Why not both?"
Consider this argument:
God exists;
God is omnipotent;
We are not omnipotent, that is, we are highly vulnerable to misfortunes beyond our control, including death itself;
Therefore, it would be foolish not to seek the aid of God, who is omnipotent.
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I cannot answer for you why God seems to act and answer on some occasions, and not others. I don't know why sometimes we have to face death with no relief or reprieve. I do know that you can suffer with hope, or suffer without it.
And because grace builds upon nature, but does not destroy it...please do wash your hands.
Consider this argument:
God exists;
God is omnipotent;
We are not omnipotent, that is, we are highly vulnerable to misfortunes beyond our control, including death itself;
Therefore, it would be foolish not to seek the aid of God, who is omnipotent.
--
I cannot answer for you why God seems to act and answer on some occasions, and not others. I don't know why sometimes we have to face death with no relief or reprieve. I do know that you can suffer with hope, or suffer without it.
And because grace builds upon nature, but does not destroy it...please do wash your hands.
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