Podcasts about why bad things happen

We're bringing back one of our most talked-about, thought-provoking episodes—an absolute fan favorite. In this conversation, we don't shy away from the tough faith questions that many people wrestle with but rarely voice out loud. Questions like: If God is real, why would He allow evil and suffering? Can we really trust the Bible? And why would a loving God send people to hell? It's raw, honest, and packed with insight—and it's just as relevant today as when it first aired.Watch the About LCBC Church: LCBC stands for Lives Changed By Christ. We are one church in multiple locations across Pennsylvania. Find the location closest to you or join us for Church Online. We can't wait to connect with you!Watch the Full Episode on YouTube HereAbout LCBC Church: LCBC stands for Lives Changed By Christ. We are one church in multiple locations across Pennsylvania. Find the location closest to you or join us for Church Online. We can't wait to connect with you!

Craig welcomes Claire Staples (The Clarity Podcast) and Sarah Perry (Voluntarism in Action) for a deeply honest conversation about chronic illness, church hurt, and what it really means to follow Jesus. Drawing from their personal experiences in the LDS Church, Claire and Sarah unpack how institutional religion—particularly within Mormonism—can create a culture that sidelines the suffering instead of stepping toward them. The episode doesn't shy away from hard truths: how church systems can often mirror state structures, how chronic illness is misunderstood and neglected, and how church members are sometimes conditioned to fear rather than embrace the suffering. But at its core, this is a conversation about Jesus—how He touched the untouchable, sat with the rejected, and showed us a better way. From the Good Samaritan to the story of Job, this episode is a call back to the Gospel's heart: love God, love your neighbor, and never forget the people Jesus was most drawn to—the overlooked, the hurting, and the left behind. God set us up to learn how to love. So let's do it.

Curious about why bad things happen to good people? Dive into this profound and wisdom-rich podcast episode with Rabbi Judy Greenfeld, who endured the unimaginable loss of her father to gun violence at the age of 16. This life-altering tragedy set Judy on a transformative path of healing and spiritual exploration, leading her to master disciplines like somatic dance, dream work, meditation, sound healing, Reiki, and Kabbalah.Today, as a published author, entrepreneur, ordained Rabbi, Cantor, and inclusive spiritual mentor, Rabbi Judy helps individuals embrace their past and uncover their fullest potential. She serves as the Senior Rabbi & Cantor at Beth Israel Synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, where she fosters inclusive, supportive spaces for people of all backgrounds to connect, heal, and grow; her groundbreaking approach blends wellness, faith, and personal growth to inspire both individuals and communities worldwide.In this enlightening conversation, Rabbi Judy shares her deeply personal journey, her insights on forgiveness, the meaning behind “Why Bad Things Happen to Good People,” and practical ways to turn chaos into calm. From releasing anxiety and depression holistically to transforming life's challenges into opportunities for growth, this episode is packed with transformative wisdom you won't want to miss. Be sure to tune in for this illuminating and heart-opening interview with Rabbi Judy!WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_Gm9miaiEM&list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh&index=4IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:How Rabbi Judy's personal tragedy shaped her spiritual journey.The role of Kabbalah, sound healing, and somatic practices in emotional healing.Finding joy and meaning after loss.Forgiveness is an ongoing process that does not “let someone off the hook.”Rabbi Judy's unique approach to personal and communal transformation.SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS RABBI JUDY:How did losing your father at a young age lead you to explore spiritual and psychological paths in the hope of healing?What role does Kabbalah play in personal and communal transformation?How does sound bowl therapy help release and heal emotional wounds?Why do bad things happen to good people?Are suffering and challenges some sort of punishment?Judy is offering a complimentary 30-minute call to Grief and Rebirth listeners to support anyone walking through a difficult time in life, offering perspective and strategies for healing: https://rabbicantorjudy.org/ ---✨ Grief & Rebirth Resources and Healing Tools ✨Welcome to a space for finding healing modalities, inspiration, and growth. Below, you'll find some of the most important resources to help guide you through your journey. ---

In this mind-expanding episode of the Kaka Balli Punjabi Podcast, we dive deep into a mix of hot topics and deep philosophical questions that will challenge your worldview. From breaking political news to thought-provoking discussions on the very nature of existence, this episode covers it all! Here's what we talk about: Bhagwant Mann's Health Update – We start with the latest update on Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's health and hospitalization, breaking down the politics around it. I share my thoughts on the political drama and its potential impact on Punjab's future. (: Punjab Politics, Bhagwant Mann Health, Breaking News) Does God Exist? – We dive into the age-old question: Is there a higher power? I discuss my personal thoughts on the existence of God, the role of spirituality, and how it shapes the way we see the world. ( Higher Power, Spirituality, God Debate) Are Humans Special or Just a Cosmic Accident? – Is the universe, the sun, and the Earth created specifically for humans, or are we just a tiny accident in the vast cosmos? We explore whether humans have a special place in the universe or are simply a bi-product of random events. ( Universe, Cosmic Accident, Space Mysteries) Simulation Theory & The Video Game of Life – Are we living in a simulation? Is life just a giant video game, and what happens when we die—do we hit the "reset" button and start a new game? I tackle the idea that our reality might be a simulation, and what that could mean for humanity. ( Simulation Theory, Matrix, Video Game Reality) Why Do Bad Things Happen if God Exists? – If there is a benevolent God, why do bad things happen? We explore the age-old question of suffering and whether negative events can lead to positive outcomes in the grand scheme of things. ( Why Bad Things Happen, Good vs Evil, Divine Plan) Overcoming Toxic Traits & Breakups – In a candid conversation, I offer practical advice on how to recognize and overcome toxic traits within yourself, as well as how to heal from the pain of breakups and emotional suffering. (Self-Healing, Overcoming Toxicity, Breakup Advice) Feeling Stuck in Life? Here's How to Move Forward – Life can feel like it's at a standstill sometimes. We discuss how to navigate tough decisions, get unstuck, and move forward when you feel trapped in life. ( Self-Improvement, Personal Growth, Life Coaching) Open Mindedness & Changing Perspectives – The importance of being open to new information and how it can completely shift your perspectives and stances on life and world events. I share why it's crucial to stay flexible and embrace change. (Open Mindedness, Evolving Ideas, Changing Perspectives) Alien Life & Kardashev Scale – Are we alone in the universe, or are there advanced alien civilizations out there? I break down the Kardashev scale and explore where humans fall on this spectrum of advanced civilizations, and whether we're just technology for aliens. ( Alien Life, Kardashev Scale, UFOs) Why People Follow Religious & Cult Leaders Blindly – What keeps people glued to religious leaders and cults? We explore the psychology of why people follow these figures blindly—whether it's driven by fear or love. (: Cult Psychology, Blind Faith, Fear vs Love) The Reality of North Korea & Kim Jong Un – What is life really like under the dictatorship of Kim Jong Un? We expose the fear-driven regime that keeps North Korea's population in control, shedding light on the dark reality of life in one of the world's most secretive countries. ( North Korea, Kim Jong Un, Dictatorship) Nazi Germany's Meth History – Did you know that Nazi Germany had a dark history with methamphetamines? We uncover the little-known history of how meth was used to fuel the Nazi war machine and the terrifying consequences. ( Nazi Germany, Meth History, WWII Secrets)

Send us a Text Message.Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Pastor Gabe brings us a sermon on Why Bad Things Happen to Good People.#questions #answers #biblequestions #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2024sermon #churchonline #gabekolstadWestside is a place made up of real people from all walks of life. We are a “come as you are” church that strives to be a safe place for people to investigate faith. No matter your story, questions, doubts or struggles, we're glad you're here today.LINKS & RESOURCES:SUBSCRIBE to always see our content and let us reach more people for Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/westsidecommu...To support this ministry and help us o reach people all around the world click here: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.c...STAY CONNECTED:Website: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westsidecommunitychurch/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx/

A new MP3 sermon from Household of Faith in Christ is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Why Bad Things Happen Subtitle: The Faith Debate Speaker: Troy Skinner Broadcaster: Household of Faith in Christ Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 3/13/2005 Length: 27 min.

Part 1: Why Pray? We live in a fallen world where bad, evil things happen -- and they are not God's fault (more on how this fits in with the concept of biblical sovereignty in the podcast called "Why Bad Things Happen from a Biblical Perspective": https://www.drlaurendeville.com/why-bad-things-happen-from-a-biblical-perspective/). The bottom line is that we are now in enemy-occupied territory. Jesus conquered the enemy when He rose from the dead, taking the keys of Hades with Him (Rev 1:18), but He hasn't yet taken possession of the earth He won back, because "He is not slow concerning His promises, as some count slowness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance" (1 Peter 3:9). So it's still the case that because God gave the earth to men, He cannot legally intervene Himself without a man on the inside. He needs a human to invite Him to intervene, just like a landlord can't just enter a property he's leased to someone else without an explicit invitation. Yet God wants us to bring His kingdom and His will on earth. This is why Jesus included "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven" in His template prayer when the disciples asked him to teach them to pray (Matt 6:9-13). Prayer is the only way God can intervene on earth legally. That is why prayer is so important. How and What to Pray Jesus' model prayer teaches us the components and structure of a good prayer. It gives us the principles. "Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name" -- so we start with praise, with how big and awesome God is, before we ever say anything about our problem (https://www.drlaurendeville.com/effects-of-praise/). "Your Kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." This is the very next broad-strokes recommendation: prayer is about letting God do what He wants to do in the earth, but He needs us to partner with Him in order to do it. "Give us this day our daily bread." This is the specifics of the above as they pertain to you. Later in that same chapter, Jesus made the point that if you keep your focus on His kingdom, He'll just take care of these little details of what you need anyway (Matt 6:33). "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors." I think Jesus included the request of forgiveness because He was still teaching the disciples at the tail end of the Old Covenant. We don't have to pray this part anymore--Jesus died for the sins of the world (1 John 2:2). But we are still to forgive others their sins against us (https://www.drlaurendeville.com/how-to-forgive-pastor-david-peterson/). "And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." Putting this together with what James says in James 1:13-15, God doesn't tempt us, but when we are tempted, it's our own desires that entice and lead us away to sin and death. Paul also tells us that when this happens, God will make a way of escape (1 Cor 10:13). But it's up to us to take it (James 4:7), with God's help. "For Yours is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen." This template prayer starts and ends with praise (https://www.drlaurendeville.com/effects-of-praise/), because that is the attitude of faith--focusing on how big and magnificent God is, rather than on the size of our problems. Later in His ministry, Jesus clarified, "For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them" (Mark 11:23-24). That's the key to powerful, effective prayer--believe first, and then receive. Scripture qualifies this promise elsewhere--you can't "name and claim" just anything in prayer using this verse. James tells us that if we ask and we do not receive, it might be because "you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures" (James 4:3). John tells us, "And this is the confidence we have in Him: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we asked of Him," (1 John 5:14-15). Paul tells us in Romans 10:17 that "faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." The scriptures with the promise for what you are believing for are your seeds (Matt 13:18-23). They tell you what God wants for you, for those you love, and for the world around you. Your part is to hear that word, and ask and believe God for it. In so doing, you're planting it in your heart. Then, you have to make sure that little seed is well-tended and cared for, and isn't choked out by "the cares of the world or the deceitfulness of riches." If you "keep it in the midst of your heart," then it will become "life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh" (Prov 4:22). If you can find the promise in scripture for what you're asking for, then you don't have to beg God to give it to you; in the Spirit realm, it's already yours (Eph 1:3), just waiting for you to claim it, like an escrow. That's why you can have faith that it's coming--but you do have to ask first (Matthew 7:8, James 4:2). Paul taught this same pattern for prayer in Phil 4:4-8. He writes, " Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say, rejoice!... Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things." We start with rejoicing, end with thanksgiving, and keep our minds stayed on the positive hope of the promise(s) we're believing for.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Jeff has been representing me for over 30 years, and was responsible for acquiring publishers (McGraw-Hill, Wiley, Macmillan, AMACOM, et. al.) for my four best-sellers, including the 30-year, 6-edition Million Dollar Consulting. He is responsible for thousands of published works and hundreds of authors' happiness. For example, he represented the famous Why Bad Things Happen to Good People. We talk of the takeover of publishing by large venture capital firms. We discuss why hard copy books have never disappeared or even greatly diminished, despite the false prophets of electronic dominance. Learn how to create a query letter and formal proposal to “sell” an agent to represent you, and why publishers are expecting the authors to market and sell enough books to pay for the entire initial press run (sad, but true, and publishers know next-to-nothing about marketing these days, and wouldn't invest in it even if they did). Publishers once paid for advances, but now they want the “advance” from you in terms of initial sales. You can, of course, pay between $50,000 and substantial six-figure amounts to firms which will “guarantee” a best-seller position in the New York Times or Wall Street Journal, but it's for a nanosecond. I know people who have done it. They don't even deserve the nanosecond. Jeff talks about the distinctions of the power of reviews vs. testimonials, and what it takes to convince an agent to represent you. This is a fast and furious tour through modern publishing. You might want to fasten your seat belt. Most of my business and referrals have originated with my books.

What to do when EVERYTHING is going Wrong!When things aren't going your way, is when you really have to step up! Proper perspective and a few other steps can take you to victory!

Why Bad Things Happen to Good People

Why Bad Things Happen to Good People // S3E7 We start this conversation by talking about Job from the Bible. He was a righteous man, however a multitude of bad things happened to Job. It is difficult for many to equate a good God that allows bad things to happen to a moral being. After all, we spend our lives quoting the familiar verse that says, "For God so loved the world..." In our culture too, we often equate "being good", as a prerequisite for making it into heaven.In this episode we discuss several ways to think through this, as we know this can be a crucial question in life that we will encounter, sooner or later. We also share an article that prompts us to consider 4 things about the bad stuff that happens to give us an alternate way to view mishap and misfortune. (see link below)Resources:bad-things-good-people.htmlVerses:Job 1:1Job 13:15Romans 8:282 Corinthians 1:3-5Ways to Connect:https://www.facebook.com/groups/219380614872161Email - revitalizekindness@gmail.com

Every human being was created in the image and likeness of God. God is Love and therefore, all loveliness. His creation - particularly each and every child is beautiful. Where sin has marred the beautiful image of creation, beauty still remains, because beauty is an eternal attribute. Looking deeper to find the beauty and intrinsic value of each child of God, is how beauty will save the world! Join me as I unpack this glorious message! Every one of us is in the image of God and every one of us is like a damaged icon. But if we were given an icon damaged by time, damaged by circumstances, or desecrated by human hatred, we would treat it with reverence, with tenderness, with broken-heartedness. We would not pay attention primarily to the fact that it is damaged, but to the tragedy of its being damaged. We would concentrate on what is left of its beauty, and not on what is lost of its beauty. And this is what we must learn to do with regard to each person as an individual, but also – and this is not always as easy – with regard to groups of people, whether it be a parish or a denomination, or a nation. We must learn to look, and look until we have seen the underlying beauty of this group of people. Only then can we even begin to do something to call out all the beauty that is there. Listen to other people, and whenever you discern something which sounds true, which is a revelation of harmony and beauty, emphasize it and help it to flower. Strengthen it and encourage it to live. - Anthony Bloom, Orthodox theologian and bishop Stay connected with Catherine: Catherinetoon.com FB: Catherine Toon, MD IG: @CatherineToon Watch on YouTube: Catherine Toon, MD (like & subscribe for more!)

Why Bad Things Happen to Good People. When I began to pray about who to ask for this episode,  I was looking for someone that has a heart for the broken hearted.  Someone who could convey the heart of God in a way that could be understood by everyone. Someone who could reflect the God of compassion who cares deeply about our sorrows and to help us to understand the mystery of God's Sovereignty, with the help of the Holy Spirit I found the right person. My Guest Today Is George Ross.He and Sue Linn have been married and in ministry together for 44 years.  George and his family moved from Las Vegas, Nevada in March of 1999 to begin serving at Northside Christian Church. He has served there for the past 24 years. His current role is Teaching Pastor. He is passionate about his daughter' and son's ministries, his grandchildren, the local pastors, and helping the “Finishing Well” crowd at Northside to finish well.     

Why Bad Things Happen

Why Bad Things Happen

“Why Bad Things Happen to Good People?” A somewhat original insight to an age-old mystery.

Summary of Suffering & Why Bad Things Happen

Jeff discusses the following topics in this episode: Asking for Help, Why Bad Things Happen to Good People, and Knowing When to Say When. Welcome to the Death to the Org Chart Podcast with Jeffrey DeMure. Jeff is your guide to Entrepreneurial freedom. With over 35 years of experience as an entrepreneur and creative instigator, Jeff sees the world through a different lens. Get inspired and motivated to take your business higher and make your dreams a reality. Get the book, listen to the podcast and get updates at https://dttoc.com.

One of the many best selling books of Rabbi Harold Kushner is called "When Bad Things Happen to Good People" however most people often think it is called "Why Bad Things Happen to Good People". Yet there is no why or why not. Chaos is simply baked into the fabric of the universe. Chaos can be destructive but it can also be creative. Is the reason we come down with an illness or get dumped because we are sinners? Some stories in the Torah say yes - but others say no, chaos is just the natural state of affairs. Meditation Impromptu 02 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Community Bible Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Why Bad Things Happen to God's People Subtitle: Hebrews Speaker: James Flaherty Broadcaster: Grace Community Bible Fellowship Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/27/2020 Bible: Hebrews 12:4-13 Length: 50 min.

At some point we've all asked ourselves, "Why me?" Or hear situations in which seemingly good people go through trials and tribulation. In this episode we dive into the question and give three distinct reasons in which Why Bad Things Happen to Good People, and what we can to do get through them.

Why Bad Things Happen to "Good People" (all people) James 1-1 Podcast # 233 by Hollis McGehee

Rabbi Harold Kushner became a household name after he published his bestselling book Why Bad Things Happen to Good People. His signature blend of hard-earned wisdom, compassion and straight-talk have made him one of Tapestry’s most requested guests. In this episode, Kushner offers thoughtful, practical advice for dealing with disappointment and managing fear.

Unfortunate things can happen to Good people. You may not be aware of it, you may not understand why it happened to you, and you may feel like giving up; because, you may see no way out of the situation. I want to remind you in this audio/video that you've been chosen for greatness,as Unfortunate things happen to Good people. Where you are right now, does not define your destination. #Navigation #Rerouted #DrKlay

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In this final teaching of the series, “Why Bad Things Happen,” Sherri finishes us with Paul’s divine protection based on the progressive revelation he learned, which is no demon and no man can stop the plans of God. The only thing that can stop us is if we don’t know our rights or if we lay down our lives as martyrs for the glory of God!

Have you ever prayed for something and then when it happened, you were shocked? We all have. In this latest teaching in the series, Why Bad Things Happen, Sherri reveals why we sometimes do that. This lesson is a funner one because the story itself is hilarious! You’ll enjoy it.

When Hideo Higashibaba left the Moonies he had no idea how he was going to survive without them. He wondered if other kids born into the church had as much trouble adjusting to adulthood, even if they didn’t leave. In this first episode Hideo reflects on his own strange origins and the history of the Moonies.   TRANSCRIPT Hideo Higashibaba [00:00:03] Thanks for listening to growing up. Moonie I am so excited to share these stories with you. Just a heads up to our listeners this episode has mentions of suicidal ideation and mental health crisis. Please take care of yourself as you listen. And now for the first time ever Growing up Moonie. News Announcer [00:00:23] A decade ago, the Reverend Sun Myung Moon was accused of controlling the minds of young people creating so-called Moonies, so called Moonies, followers of the Reverend Sun Myung Moon head of the Unification Church who became well-known in the early 80s for his mass wedding ceremonies. Interpreter [00:00:38] Do you pledge to establish an eternal family with which God can be happy. Crowd [00:00:45] YES. Interpreter [00:00:48] We are talking about absolute fidelity. If anybody deviates from this God given principle, they are bound to hell. News Announcer [00:00:56] But the church has a different plan for the second generation. 2nd Gen [00:00:59] I felt like we weren't equipped for the world. You know we aren't just like this bubble. 2nd Gen [00:01:05] To me it sounds culty. I know it's what brought our parents to church but not what keeps me in the church. If I'm not doing everything that they want me to do or I don't believe everything that they believe we still have this like line that connects us. Hideo Higashibaba [00:01:21] My name is Hideo Higashibaba. I grew up in a cult called the Unification Church. You might know them as the Moonies. I was in the church for 22 years and then four years ago I left. Hideo Higashibaba [00:01:37] Almost overnight. I lost my faith my community my family my mind. And since then I have tried to not kill myself. Finish school, find work, and peace a life together on my own. For me, leaving the Unification Church was and is deeply liberating but equally terrifying. There are times when it feels like a dream and other times when it is all too real. When I first left I felt completely out of my depth; the entire way I made sense of the world was gone. Hideo Higashibaba [00:02:13] My explanation for everything from why the sky is blue to Why Bad Things Happen to Good People was gone in the space where meaning and purpose used to be was just a vacuum of infinite nothingness. I went insane. With time therapy medication and a lot of generous support from friends, I survived. I stabilized but recreating meaning is a lonely process. Hideo Higashibaba [00:02:42] I started to wonder if other people had as much trouble when they tried to live outside the church. I wondered if they felt as ill equipped for life as I did even if they didn't leave. So I reached out to some people who were born into the church and asked them what their childhoods were like and who they are now. This podcast is some of their stories. This is growing up Moonie. Hideo Higashibaba [00:03:11] In case you don't know much about them let me give you a little background on the Moonies. The Unification Church, also known as the Unification Movement, was founded in Korea in 1954 by a man named Sun Myung Moon. He said he was the Second Coming of Christ, the Messiah of all humanity, and that Jesus told him to unite all Christian denominations to bring world peace. In the late 1950s Moon sent missionaries to Japan and the United States. They recruited people on sidewalks and college campuses. By the 1970s there was a church center in every state and a few thousand members Moonies became especially famous for their mass weddings. Hideo Higashibaba [00:04:00] My parents were married in 1982 in New York City at an intimate romantic venue known as Madison Square Garden. They shared this special day with 2074 other couples that got married at the same time. Hideo Higashibaba [00:04:18] And thanks to the internet I have footage of the wedding. This man is out on a roll. Interpreter [00:04:24] Do you pledge to be the center of love before the society nation world and universe based upon an ideal family. Hideo Higashibaba [00:04:36] It was a sea of white dresses and black suits the men wore white gloves. The women veils. It's hard to make out any faces in the crowd. Hideo Higashibaba [00:04:46] I think my parents got stuck up in the balcony somewhere. Moon stood on the red carpeted stage with his wife. They both wore white robes and crowns their red and gold thrones behind them. Interpreter [00:05:05] I proclaim that these two thousand seventy five couples are wedded before God. The True Parents the world and the universe. On July 1st 1982. Hideo Higashibaba [00:05:23] Just a few months before this special day my parents were just acquaintances. My mom told me she found my dad to be awkward and unpleasant. My dad thought my mom was cute. Then they were put together by Sun Myung Moon in what's called a matching ceremony. In the ceremony, a small crowd of people gathered in a room with women on one side and men on the other. Moon stood at the front and pointed at my dad who stood up. Moon spoke to my dad through an interpreter. Then he turned to the women's side of the room and questioned a couple of people. Finally he pointed at my mom and that was that. My mom and dad then left the room to discuss whether they wanted to say yes to the match or disobey an order from the Messiah and returning Christ. They were married a few months later and had four kids. Me and my three sisters. Hideo Higashibaba [00:06:17] I guess you could say we had a pretty weird childhood although I didn't know it at the time. My mom is actually a minister in the church so it was like everyday was Sunday school. She saw God working in everything from a lucky scratch-off ticket to a flying bird formation to Hurricane Katrina. Everything was an indication that God was working in the world and she passed that belief down to me and my sisters. As a kid, I knew my family and I were different but the main reason I knew that my church was weird was my extended family my mom's family. My grandparents, aunts and uncles mocked us for our beliefs and told me and my sisters we were brainwashed and that my mother was weak-minded that we belonged to a cult. It made for some pretty tense family dynamics. Despite my extended family. I was a proud Unificationist, a proud Moonie. When I was 18, I told my parents I wanted an arranged marriage just like they got. In my heart. I knew what Moon told us about the world was right and it was my job to protect myself from anything that would contradict that. And that worked until about four years ago. Hideo Higashibaba [00:07:36] The transition out of the Moonies has been a lonely, heart wrenching, infuriating, strange, and fascinating process. I've learned more about the church itself. The rumors about its dark origins, the racist misogynist ideas it holds and propagates, its deep seated homophobia. The Unification Church is just the religious part of an enormous empire. Through the church Moon's family owns restaurants, fish distribution companies, at least one gun manufacturer, newspapers a ski resort, a soccer team, and billions of dollars in properties around the world. The list goes on and on. Hideo Higashibaba [00:08:17] Don't get me wrong. The religious part of this empire is pretty big too. There are still church centers in almost every state and on almost every continent. Moonies still hold mass weddings now with live simulcast, so even more people can be married at once. What I keep coming back to is how it felt to be a part of all that yet totally oblivious to most of it. Moon's cult created and shaped the lives of thousands of people including me. We all share this strange experience of belonging to a cult but we all coped with that reality differently. It affected who we were and who we became. Those are the stories you'll hear here on growing up. Moonie. 2nd Gen [00:09:11] I feel like we were always kind of made to seem like we were better than other people. 2nd Gen [00:09:16] Once we got there I was just like oh my gosh I don't want to do this but it was kind of that like everyone's watching. You need to make this work. It's going to be difficult and you just kind of accept that. Hideo Higashibaba [00:09:29] I feel like the closer I get to being who I am the further I get away from the people who raised me. 2nd Gen [00:09:34] I don't care about doctrine or dogma. I don't really care for it if it if it splits up people that you love. Hideo Higashibaba [00:09:43] That's coming up on growing up. Moonie. Growing up Moonie is written by me. I also produced this episode. Quinn Meyers edited music by Kai Zabriski and Kai Engel. Please subscribe to this podcast and write in reviews wherever you're listening. It really helps this project reach a wider audience. Hideo Higashibaba [00:10:06] For more information go to Growing up Moonie dot com. My name is Hideo Higashibaba. Thanks for listening.  

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Pastor Jarrod continues his message, “Why Bad Things Happen to Good People,” with five question many people ask regarding God and suffering.

Why Bad Things Happen by Candace Marshall.

Wisdom Perspectives, Why Bad Things Happen to Good People

... WHY BAD THINGS HAPPEN ... TO GOOD PEOPLE. With the death of perhaps tens of thousands here in Japan, the suffering of countless more ... seemingly innocent children and others among the hardest hit ... some perspectives and teachings on why 'bad things happen'. Karma? Nature? Destiny? A Deity's Mysterious Plan? Simple bad luck? In fact, the truth is that none of us in this life ... none of us ... escape this life with our lives. Long or short, we are here for a time, having wondrously been born ... but do not stay here forever. And, while it is shocking and tragic to see so many have their lives and homes lost at once ... the truth is that most human beings will have such times sometime in life ... if not by earthquake(there was quite an aftershock about 4 minutes into today's shake-a-long talk, as you'll share) or nuclear fallout or flood ... then by a doctor's diagnosis, house fire, traffic accident or the like. The Buddha taught that such is the human condition ... times of old age, sickness, loss and death. All worldly things are impermanent ... including you, me and those we love. Sounds pretty bleak! ........... But, It's Not! (or, better said, "not only" so heartbreaking). For, no less, the Buddha offered a medicine for human suffering. Together with teachings on suffering and impermanence, he also taught us another way to experience, to see, to merge into, be at peace, one and whole in these things: ... loss yet never loss possible ... birth and death amid the deathless and unborn ... time flowing as the timeless, beyond count of 'long' 'short' 'young' 'old' ... the waters rushing forward while no place to go ... the earth's shaking in stillness ... houses lost while this 'True Home' remains. "Bad" things happen hand-in-hand with a Peace, tasted in Zazen, which swallows whole all small views of "good" and "bad". Although "all things are change", and some changes are hard and ugly ... there is that which dances with all change, and a heart which, when at peace, can fully let it all just be. Flowers are born of seeds, live for a time, then fall. Same for weeds in life, though we may despise them. Oh, I do not want anyone to mistake my words for a lack compassion toward the countless people still hungry and thirsty, cold and uprooted just miles north of here, in this country that has been so kind to me for half my life. Far from it, and my heart is broken by what is happening here. But we must feel compassion for everyone, all sentient beings everywhere now suffering. In the story of Kisa Gotami... When her son died just a few years into his life, Kisa Gotami went mad with grief. A wise person saw her condition and told her to find the Buddha, who had the medicine she needed. Kisa Gotami went to the Buddha, and asked him to give her the medicine that would restore her dead child to life. The Buddha told her to go out and find a mustard seed from a house where nobody had died. Kisa Gotami was heartened, and began her search, going door to door. Everyone was willing to give her a mustard seed, but every household she encountered had seen at least one death. She understood why the Buddha had sent her on this quest. She returned to the Buddha, who confirmed what she had realized: "There is no house where death does not come." (Jesus also offered a parable of the mustard seed: To those who have faith the size of a mustard seed, nothing will be impossible to you). NONE OF US CAN ESCAPE. YET, NONE OF US EVER LESS THAN FREE WHEN SEEN WITH A BUDDHA'S EYE. For donations to the children and people of Japan and other places around the world also in need ... http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ http://www.savethechildren.org Today’s Sit-A-Long video follows at this link. Remember: recording ends soon after the beginning bells; a sitting time of 20 to 35 minutes is recommended. Visit the forum thread here!

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