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Making Sense with Sam Harris

How to talk to a Christian

Nov 12, 2013
07:50

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  • The devastating number of child deaths raises profound questions about the power and care of God.
  • The diversity of religious beliefs and the discrepancies in moral accountability call into question the reliability of religious doctrine.

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Millions of children dying in suffering

Every year, around nine million children die before the age of five, with the scale of their suffering comparable to a frequent tsunami that occurs every ten days. The alarming statistics of 24,000 children dying each day, a thousand an hour, and around 17 per minute emphasize the sheer magnitude of this tragedy. The parents of these children, who often believe in God and pray for their children's safety, are faced with the harsh reality that their prayers are seemingly unanswered. This raises profound questions about a God who either lacks the power to help or simply doesn't care, resulting in a devastating loss and grief for parents across the globe.

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