Is He fair?

A few hours ago, a question was raised by a friend of mine. Why does God allow the innocents to be slaughtered? It isn't fair of Him to let the helpless die, is it? No, it isn't. He isn't fair. It's not fair that some people never knew who God was before they died and are sentenced to an eternity in hell to suffer. It's not fair that the poor stay poor and the rich and greedy get wealthier. It's not fair that children are raised in broken families and become psychologically unsound. God is not fair. It's also not fair that Jesus descended to our level to suffer humiliation and torture in the hands of His creation either. So before we turn God away for the injustice we face in our lives, remember the Cross and what it represents. We do not deserve to be saved, but through His grace, we are invited to join Him in heaven. And most importantly, it is up to us accept the invitation.

And happy 19th birthday to Carmen!