Why doesn't God get rid of people who do evil acts?

Why Does God Allow Bad Things to Happen?

Most of us have wondered at some point: “Why does God let bad things happen to good people? Why doesn’t He just get rid of those who do evil?” These questions are honest, human, and deeply spiritual.

Years ago, I read The Shack by William P. Young and later watched the film. Both helped me see certain things from a different angle — not perfectly, but in ways that opened my heart to God’s perspective.

In Chapter 10, Mack asks Jesus why God doesn’t simply take control of the world to protect its beauty. Jesus explains that God refuses to impose His will because true relationships must be built on love, not force. Love cannot be coerced.

“Here Come Da Judge” — A Deeper Look

When Mack enters the cavern, he is still carrying unbearable grief and anger. The loss of his daughter has left him questioning everything — God’s goodness, justice, and love. He wants answers, but what he receives is something far deeper: a confrontation with his own heart.

Inside the cavern, he meets a regal, olive‑skinned woman standing behind a great ebony desk. She represents God’s justice — not cold or punitive, but radiant with mercy. Their conversation becomes one of the most piercing moments in the story.

She asks Mack to take the seat of judgment himself. Mack is told to choose which people deserve heaven and which deserve hell. At first, he lists murderers and abusers — those who have caused deep suffering. But then she turns the question inward: “What about your own children?”

Mack is horrified. He cannot choose. When pressed, he finally breaks down and cries that he would rather go to hell himself than condemn any of his children.

That is the turning point. Mack realizes that this is how God feels about humanity. The Father’s love is so deep that He would rather suffer Himself than lose His children. It reflects what Jesus did on the cross — taking our place, bearing our judgment, so that we might live.

This scene reveals that divine justice is not about retribution; it’s about restoration. God’s judgment flows from love, not anger. He sees every heart, every wound, and longs to heal rather than destroy. Through this encounter, Mack begins to understand that forgiveness is not weakness — it is the strongest expression of love.

I highly recommend the book or the movie. It’s deeply thought‑provoking.

The truth is: we are all God’s children, and He desires that none should perish. He is patient, giving every person time to turn toward Him. If we want to reflect His heart, we must also become patient — long‑suffering even — praying for all people, including our enemies, to come to know the Father and His Son, Jesus.

As Jesus prayed:

“And this is eternal life, that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.”
— John 17:3

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“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
— John 13:34 (NIV)

What is Your Belief System?

What Do You Believe — And Is Love at the Center?

What do you believe? What faith tradition do you identify with? Are you agnostic, unsure, or still searching? Even if you call yourself agnostic, you still live by a belief system. We all do.

But whatever you believe, pause and ask yourself something deeper: Is love truly at the center of it?

Most of us long for peace instead of war, compassion instead of cruelty, healing instead of hatred. I believe that’s because there is that of God in every one of us — a spark of divine love that calls us toward goodness. Whether we acknowledge God or not, we feel that pull toward love because we were created by Love.

So why, then, do we often become rigid and demanding in our religions? Why do we say, “You must believe exactly as I do, or you’re not a good [insert religion here]”? Why do some communities discourage talking with people of other faiths?

I’ve learned — and am still learning — that when we truly listen to people who are not like us, we discover something beautiful. We share far more than we think: generosity, compassion, empathy, a desire to care for the vulnerable. These are deeply Christlike qualities. They flow from the image of God that is in all of us.

And yet, I also believe this with all my heart: if you don’t know Yeshua/Jesus, you are missing something precious and life‑changing.

Jesus is the Son of God who willingly came to earth and became human for our sake. He lived a life perfectly obedient to the Father, so that He could be the spotless Lamb sacrificed for our sins — all our sins.

When we finally recognize our true condition — that we are sinners in need of mercy — and when we genuinely want to change, we can repent. We can turn toward Him.

And when we welcome God — Father, Son (Jesus), and Holy Spirit — into our lives, something begins to shift. We start to learn what His kingdom is really like: a kingdom where love is not just an idea, but a way of living; a kingdom where truth and mercy meet; a kingdom where we are invited not only to believe in love, but to be transformed by the One who is Love.

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“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.”
— 1 John 4:16 (NIV)

Converting from Islam to Christianity

The topic of religious conversion is complex and deeply personal. People convert for various reasons, including spiritual experiences, personal relationships, and intellectual exploration. It's important to approach this subject with respect and sensitivity, recognizing that faith is a deeply personal journey for each individual.

Here are some stories:

Khalid's Story: Khalid Mansoor Soomro, from Pakistan, was a devout Muslim who had memorized the Qur'an by the age of seven. He often debated with his Christian classmates, challenging their beliefs. One day, he proposed a test: to burn each other's holy books. When he tried to burn the Bible, it struck his chest, and he fell to the ground, surrounded by smoke. In a vision, he saw a man with golden hair, wrapped in light, who told him, "You are my son and from now on you will preach the gospel in your nation. Go! Your Lord is with you." This experience led Khalid to embrace Christianity, despite facing disbelief and opposition from his family.

Nikta's Story: Nikta grew up in a strict Muslim household in Tehran, Iran, before moving to the United States. Despite her upbringing, she struggled with feelings of love and acceptance. During a difficult period in her life, she had a vision of Jesus while visiting family in Iran. In the vision, Jesus, with long dark hair and a blue robe, stood in an old wooden church and communicated to her, "Follow me." This profound experience led her to convert to Christianity, despite the challenges and opposition she faced from her family.

These stories highlight the powerful and transformative experiences that lead individuals to embrace a new faith.

I did some studies on what makes this so hard and the misconceptions about "God/Allah is One". Here is the post I did:

'God is One' 

Stressful Times

Where Is God in All This?

Our U.S. elections are coming up on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. It’s possible that Donald J. Trump could be elected president again — and personally, I do not believe that would be good for our nation.

Many observers have noted that Trump and his allies appear to be following a strategy reminiscent of authoritarian movements of the past: first securing enough popular support to win power, then working to weaken or eliminate opposition. Their Project 2025 blueprint outlines sweeping changes that could allow those in power to remove perceived threats, centralize control, and impose restrictions on freedoms — including the possibility of elevating a preferred national religion and tightening control over media and institutions.

If you support him and his allies, you may be unknowingly helping advance this agenda. Right now, you may seem useful in their pursuit of power — but history shows that those who outlive their usefulness are often discarded or silenced.

Around the world, more and more nations are falling under authoritarian rule, and these leaders are forming alliances. It’s unsettling to see figures like Putin and Kim Jong‑un strengthening ties, with reports suggesting that North Korea may even send troops to support Russia in Ukraine. Innocent people become pawns in a dangerous struggle for dominance.

If Trump were to become president again, many fear he would take an authoritarian approach here in the United States. The thought of him aligning with leaders like Putin is deeply troubling. It could place democratic values at risk and reshape our world in ways we may not yet fully understand.

But in the midst of all this, we must ask: Where is God?

I wrote a post back in 2013 titled “Where’s God?” — and I believe its message is more relevant now than ever. God has not abandoned us. He calls His people to stand firm, to love truth, and to resist evil not with hatred, but with courage, compassion, and clarity.

We are not powerless. We are called to pray, to discern, and to act with integrity — to be light in the darkness.

History repeats itself when people forget who they are and Whose they are. Let us remember: our allegiance is first to God’s Kingdom, not to any political party or earthly power.

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
— John 1:5 (NIV)