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[stevenarvizu]

“Because you have seen me, you believed; blessed are those who have not seen me and yet have believed.”

[maryruckman]

He allows FREE WILL. We create cruelty and suffering.

[lifeisgood]

Jeez that was a well articulated argument

[MuichiroTokito-tryf]

I'm an atheist, but that was the best answer to that question I've heard.

[XAzzzz]

*My boi gave a better answer than all the priests I've asked this question throughout the years*

[shannoneg]

Props to Ben for taking on one of the most difficult questions that a person of faith could ever be asked. He spoke very clearly and eloquently, so thankful to hear his words!

[SHMECCC]

That is the first time I've heard someone make sense of it in any agreeable way. Well done Ben

[-Alexander-K]

Believing is for the weak minded. Being able to accept and even reach for the pure cruel truth of this world, without deluding yourself, that’s strong.

[agentorange]

"When the Author of the play walks onto the stage, the play is over." C. S. Lewis

[Outdoorsnmotors]

I’ve been searching for this answer for the past year, and this is a better answer than anybody I’ve ever asked. I am Christian but for some reason seems like nobody can ever answer this question in a clear way.

[davidellis]

I never heard anyone explain that question so clearly.

[christyadkins]

I have never heard this explained so brilliantly! It actually cleared up a few things for me! Thanks Ben

[gregorygalloway]

I read the book "When bad things happen to good people" it truly is a good read and brings some peace and understanding to painful life experiences. 🙏

[jamariousjohns]

“God could make you an Angel but you wouldn’t have free will”

*Lucifer enters the chat

[get_lucky]

This is always so interesting about Ben. For someone who is so rooted in facts and logic, he's a big believer in God. But he never debates it because he knows ultimately it comes down to faith, so it no longer becomes a logical debate

[rwt]

It makes me genuinly frightened that grown adults can fall for these arguments.

[graysonmichael]

Ben is truly gifted. i just realized he just answered that question...beautifully, and he didnt utter a single "um" or "uhh" or pause ...or use a wrong word, and have to correct it. AND he speaks at a blistering pace. hes amazing.

EDIT: I feel like i should clarify my original comment. I'm athiest but raised catholic. i thought from a religious persons perspective, he answered the question thoughtfully, and correctly. I may not have faith in religion, but i was raised in a religious environment. so i feel like im qualified to comment on the substance of his answer, but thats not at all what i was doing.

My original comment was merely referencing his ability to speak his thoughts flawlessly..his pace is pretty amazing too. I wasnt making an assumption about how his speaking ability relates to his IQ, or if his answer was sound from a practical, religious point of view. sorry i wasnt more clear on that.

One thing i will say about Ben, is ..he a man of conscience. No matter which answer he gives, its based on his moral code, no agenda. Television personalities, media ...are mostly disingenuous. They speak out of fear, or compensation, or some other motive. There are far too many schills out there....and theyre wreaking havoc on this country. So i respect Ben for that. Conducting ourselves this way, according to our own moral compass, is maligned as conservativism these days. Which is a shame, because right and wrong shouldnt be politicized. The left uses that tactic to bully and influence people. Hopefully one day this nonsense will end so we can focus on our true enemy.

[wraithTAS]

The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis does a great job explaining it but Ben did a very good abbreviated version right here.

[JasonD]

"For many are called, but few are
chosen." Matthew 22:14 There is no TESTIMONY without a TEST! Trust Gods timing, HE will never ever fail you. Stay blessed my brothers and sisters.

[ewaoconnor]

I have been through a lot of tough times in life and I hated experiencing these things but… When I look back I see that they brought me to where I am now… This allows me to accept my past to a large degree. If I could give advice to my younger self I would say that things will not be as bad as I thought they would be 😇