William, I am in agreement with you to a point. I do know that our Sovereign LORD works in mysterious ways. And every circumstance is addressed as He sees fit, with it's ultimate goal being, to bring honor and glory to Himself. Saying that, this reference to Rauschenbusch below makes a person wonder about this passionate man.

Walter Rauschenbusch served for eleven years as pastor of the Second Baptist Church in New York City's "Hell's Kitchen." Acknowledged as a loving pastor and social prophet, he did much to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. Although Rauschenbusch has long been recognized as the "Father of the Social Gospel," the religious convictions and experiences that shaped and molded this man and his ideas have often been ignored. "The ideal of the Kingdom of God," he said, "is not identified with any special social theory. It means justice, freedom, fraternity, labor, joy. Let each social system and movement show us what it can contribute, and the Lord will weigh its claims."

May His will be done!

Your loving "brother" in Christ, Rev. James aka Wayfarer

Mercy outruns malice