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Going Dark With Despair and Death Wishes: Tobit Bible Study Day 2

Going Dark With Despair and Death Wishes: Tobit Bible Study Day 2

Last updated on: January 26, 2016 at 10:33 am by Monique Ocampo

Going Dark With Despair and Death Wishes: Tobit Bible Study Day 2 2016-01-26T10:33:10-05:00 Monique Ocampo

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From Heart of Mary Women’s Fellowship:

It’s the same question asked time and time again: “Why do bad things happen to good people?” This question is often called “The Problem of Evil.” It’s one thing when you get sick with a cold or you break a bone. But how do you make sense of the suffering that happens in the world?

There are no easy answers, but I give my two cents on “The Problem of Evil” here.

Part two dives deeper into the darkness and despair.

This isn’t an easy thing to talk about, sisters in Christ. You probably know someone who has gone through this kind of despair or have experienced this yourself. The first thing to do when you or someone you know feel like drowning is to call for help.

Read more here.

And by the way, if you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, check out this list of hotlines. Call any of those numbers. Call a friend. But please remember: YOU ARE NOT ALONE

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