Kids asking hard questions about suffering and God

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3w ago1 min read

My 10 year old asked me why God lets bad things happen to good people. His best friend's dad just died of cancer. I froze. I gave him some answer about faith and Gods plan but it felt hollow. How do you explain suffering to kids in a way thats honest but also keeps their faith intact? I dont want to lie to him and say everything happens for a reason because that feels cheap. But I also dont want him losing his faith over this.

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HHank W.Regular3w ago

Man, that's such a tough moment. Honestly, I think just being there and listening to him is what matters most right now. My son asks me stuff I don't have answers to all the time and I've learned it's okay to say 'I don't know' and sit with him in it.

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DDrew H.Regular3w ago

That's a heavy question for a 10 year old to carry, especially after losing his friend's dad. You could tell him that even people who ask the hard questions are thinking about it, and that matters. Grief is real and his feelings about it are valid.

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