Sunday, March 30, 2008

What do you say when a Secular Humanist asks...

"Why is there so much evil in the world?"

You could just roll your eyes and say, "I know, isn't it awful?"

Or you could say it's due to the destruction of the family and pushing God out of our lives.

She asked and I answered. I don't think she liked the answer. Oh well!

8 comments:

Sir Galen of Bristol said...

"Do you mean real evil? Isn't that judgmental? Or do you just mean stuff you don't like?"

Lynne said...

She meant real evil, i.e. "why is there more evil now than before" which was surprising for a secular humanist to say.

As I said, she wasn't happy with my response. Luckily this conversation took place at my brother's bed and breakfast and one of the guests, a female former seminarian (Episcopalian) came in so they were able to talk about secular humanist stuff...

paramedicgirl said...

I take it you went with choice B. Good girl!

Lynne said...

Yup, I went with B, winning friends and influencing people wherever I go... lol

Moni said...

"Original Sin"

It affect the souls of humanity, and also nature and the animal world, around us.
Long-term lasting effects of Original Sin

Staying in Balance said...

Wow, I like that answer!!!

Lynne said...

Dymphna, coming from you, that means a lot to me!

:-)

In basketball terms, it was an easy lay-up (and I don't even play basketball)...

Anonymous said...

That was a GREAT answer!