A Preacher And an Atheist
A preacher and an atheistic barber were once walking through the
city
slums. Said the barber to the preacher: "This is why I cannot believe
in a
God of love. If God was as kind as you say, He would not permit all
this
poverty, disease, and squalor. He would not allow these poor bums to be
addicted to dope and other character-destroying habits. No, I cannot
believe
in a God who permits these things."
The minister was silent until they met a man who was especially
unkempt
and filthy. His hair was hanging down his neck and he had a half-inch
of
stubble on his face. Said the minister: "You can't be a very good
barber or
you wouldn't permit a man like that to continue living in this
neighborhood
without a haircut and shave." Indignantly the barber answered: "Why
blame me
for that man's condition? I can't help it that he is like that. He has
never
come in my shop; I could fix him up and make him look like a
gentleman!"
Giving the barber a penetrating look, the minister said: "Then don't
blame
God for allowing the people to continue in their evil ways, when He is
constantly inviting them to come and be saved."
-Author Unknown-
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.
Ps 14:1
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