I'm not sure why believers/followers think this is a way to attract people to the "faith." Or why they think it makes any sense at all - or, maybe they just aren't thinking? - Andy Spears - Medium

… knew I was strong enough to handle it” and to “help me find strength and faith through suffering.” Such a loving God to gift me a chronic disease.

Christians Keep Telling Me God Wants Me To Suffer

Victoria Suzanne

Sep 8

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I'm not sure why believers/followers think this is a way to attract people to the "faith." Or why they think it makes any sense at all - or, maybe they just aren't thinking?

Andy Spears

Written by Andy Spears

Writer and policy advocate living in Nashville, TN —Public Policy Ph.D. — writes on education policy, consumer affairs, and more . . .

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