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Gods and it’s contradictions

The world is full of contradictions. Some have happiness, comfort, and privilege, and others are suffering, in pain. To those believing in an all-knowing, all-powerful, and all-loving God, these contradictions can be hard to understand.

Why would such a God allow these inequalities? Is it part of a divine plan? And, if so, what kind of plan could justify so much suffering?

These are questions asked by everyone regardless of their religion or beliefs.

They push us to think about the purpose of life and the role of compassion and justice around the world.

This is not about rejecting one faith but understanding how loving and equal principles might be applied across all spiritual lines.

The Problem of Partiality in a Divine Plan

This may be one of the biggest mysteries of believing in a traditional God, that is the unfairness of how suffering is distributed.

Why one person lives well and so conveniently and another one is plagued with suffering from birth?

If we all share the burden of original sin why does God seem to punish some more and favor others?

Believers often try explaining this by saying there is a divine plan and that suffering has a purpose that we cannot understand. Then, again, another question pops up: would an all-loving God want to see His children in pain? Sometimes it is hard to discern the difference between what we view as God’s plan and the presence of evil.

If God is just and loving, then why must His plan be as unfair as it is? Why does one life feel good and the other bad? It makes us think of fairness, love, and God.

Original Sin: A Doctrine of Injustice

But then the concept of original sin introduces further ethical concern. It implies that humankind bears collectively, as an inherited burden, the guilt for the transgression of the first humans, regardless of individual actions. However, this doctrine raises serious questions:

• Isn’t it unjust to punish individuals for sins they did not commit?
• Is inherited guilt congruent with the concept of a loving and equitable God?

To many, original sin presents a structure within which suffering is an inevitable condition—not because of individual failures but because of a collective stain that humanity never elected. It speaks of a God who exercises control through fear rather than personifying fairness and compassion.

The injustice of punishing people for sins they did not commit

Original sin raises further complicated issues. Here, it means that the whole of humanity bears the guilt of the first humans’ actions-a burden passed on to every individual irrespective of what such an individual has done.

But this idea goes against some disturbing concerns:

• Is it fair punishment for sins committed by others?

• Does the notion of inherited guilt cohere with the concept of a loving and just God?
• Heaven only to followers, Is god Imposing Fear over love ?

It is disturbing to think that God’s salvation is intended for only a certain few followers.

Does this belief damage or degrade other religions by making them seem insignificant or inferior? If only one kind of being is allowed in heaven, what about the adherents of other views, or those who are kind and charitable but refuse to take a course?

The concept of a benign, meek soul that is sent to eternal hell solely for lack of belief goes against the human instinct to include or to find ways around apparently clear rules.

Is it fair to punish someone forever just because they don’t believe or choose a different way?

Does this reflect love and justice—or something closer to cruelty?

Such thoughts challenge the idea of a truly loving God. Wouldn’t a just and compassionate God value a person’s kindness and goodness above their choice of belief?

Shedding blood to remove sin

This idea of spilling blood to wash away sins does raise pertinent questions concerning the nature of forgiveness and justice.

Why would such an all-powerful, loving God demand such a severe act instead of simple forgiveness and guidance toward a better way? Wouldn’t such a God of infinite mercy be able to forgive without sacrifice, focusing instead on teaching and helping humanity grow?

It also presents another question: why condemn all for sin rather than reproach only those who commit evil and do harm on Earth?

This view confronts the traditional notion, making it relevant to raise questions about divine justice and mercy.

Buddha and Krishna: A Guardians than God

But to all these ominous doctrines, figures like Buddha and Krishna represent another form of divinity-one that emphasizes wisdom, compassion, and human growth to the exclusion of fear and control.

The promising message of their teachings is a signal of hope and can be felt throughout cultures and beliefs since it deals with universal principles.

Buddha: Guide on Libration

Siddhartha Gautama, or more popularly known as Buddha, illustrates ‘guardianship’ through his ideas on transcending suffering.

The Four Noble Truths: Buddha found that suffering was a universal norm yet could be known and surmounted. His Eightfold Path to mindfulness, ethical living, and inner peace presents a good guide.

• “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.”
• A Teacher, Not a Judge: Buddha didn’t ask for worship or even adherence to a particular doctrine. His teachings were broad-minded and gave wisdom to all, in all walks of their life.
• “Do not accept anything merely because it is in written tradition. Do not accept anything merely because it is said to be so by many. Do not accept anything merely because it contradicts your own experience. Accept what you yourself test and judge to be true.
• Liberation for All: To Buddha, enlightenment was neither the reserve of a few nor it belonged to a limited section of people but everyone who aspired for it

Krishna: The Divine Teacher

Lord Krishna, though a God in worship, lived like a guardian and guide on Earth, letting everyone understand that knowledge is universal:

The Bhagavad Gita: Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna focus on selfless action, duty (dharma), and inner balance; he instructs everybody, not limited to followers of a creed.

• “You have the right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions.”
• Empowering Free Will: Krishna neither compelled Arjuna to accompany him but empowered him to decide on his own terms, which constitutes the greatest respect for free will.
• “Deluded by ignorance, the mind becomes attached to material desires, but the wise see through the veil and surrender only to me with faith.
• Inclusivity in Belief: Krishna explicitly declares, “For those who take to divine worship with devotion, I am the one who must ultimately be reached by all of them.” For it is he alone who is the essence of all divinity.
•  “Whatever form a devotee worships with faith, I make that faith steady. However, it is I who grant all desires, even if one worships another.” Bhagavad Gita 7.21-22
• Salvation for All Paths: Krishna assures that seriousness about one’s path leads to union with the divine.
• “Those who worship other gods with faith and devotion actually worship me, but in an indirect manner.”

Krishna’s inclusivity reminds us of sincerity and effort toward the pursuit of truth transcending all labels and rituals.

A Universe Rooted in Compassion

The disparities of joy and suffering in the world challenge the notion of a perfectly just God. Doctrines like original sin and exclusive salvation deepen this sense of injustice. But the lives and teachings of Buddha and Krishna provide a compassionate alternative.

By living as guardians, they demonstrate that divinity is not about imposing fear or demanding loyalty but about guiding humanity toward wisdom and freedom. They respect human diversity, honor free will, and offer paths to transcend suffering that are open to all.

Conclusion: A Loving and Just Path

The idea that eternal salvation hinges on following a single path, regardless of one’s deeds, is inherently unjust. It denies the richness of human free will and the diversity of virtuous lives across cultures and beliefs.

Their lessons reassure us that sincerity, devotion, and understanding lead to the divine—regardless of the path one chooses. In doing so, they provide a model of divinity that inspires faith not in fear, but in love.