...and sometimes answers "No"
Why??
If I can help my children when they ask for my help, I do. If I can't, or such help, I feel will be detrimental, I explain the reason. Of course, most humans explain their reasons, considering this simple courtesy. Obviously,this just isn't seen as a suitable trait for God, or He simply doesn't think enough of us, to offer explanations.
Of course, God is God and has the right to show favour to whomever He chooses. The problem with this, is by not explaining His reasons, we are left to form our own conclusions.
Like perhaps He has another bet on with the Angel Lucifer, the light giver or bearer. ( better known Satan or the Devil these days) You know, like He did with Job. Or,..... maybe, He want proof of absolute love, nah, He can't possibly be that needy. Maybe, He truly doesn't give a shyte or simply doesn't exist in the form assigned to Him.
Before "believers" start in with the atheist crap, because, I cannot accept a God imbued with human faults, & cruelty does not mean I do not accept the existence a Universal Spirit.
And she had to pick a ten month old post to resurect two of her pet peeves..... religion and.....?.;-)
Not about to leave off the pills I guess....... and yes, I do enjoy discussing beliefs. They are an innate part of a person. It forms how they treat those they meet, no matter the venu. The gentler, kinder ones are often influenced by gentler, kinder beliefs. They tend to get what they wish to say over without ridicule, put-downs or insults
Unfortunately in most of the threads here, the chances of a civil discussion are exceeding remote. Too many with set in cement ideas. Too bad, because the more moderate are quickly beaten to a pulp, or simply sit on the side-lines using the thumbs up or down buttons, or in severe cases the ignore one.