Sometimes I wonder why tragic things happen and if they are part of God's plan. My faith teaches me that God wants us to be healthy , just as our soul prospers in 3 John 2, (KJV, 1994). When I see events like 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the tsunami, and the Haiti earthquake, I sometimes wonder why these things have to happen. I know I can't blame God because some things are man made. Everyone suffers at some point in our lives, whether it's a divorce, cancer, an accident, a disability or a murder, we all feel pain. The Bible tells us that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose in Romans 8:28 (KJV, 1994). This suggests that some of the tragic events must happen to fulfill his purpose. God also allowed evil to enter the world and perhaps it is to help us in our choices. God has given us the freedom to make our own choices to follow Him or live a life full of evil. He also wants us to live in love, but people sometimes live in hate (Hank Hanergraaff, 2011). There has been much speculation as to why the Haitian people have suffered the earthquake and other bad things since January 12, 2010. TV evangelist Pat Robertson thinks the people of Haiti are suffering because of a pact they made with the devil when Napoleon reigned (Ryan Smith, 2010). In Exodus 34:14 it says “Do not worship any other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.” This clearly says that anything can happen if you replace him with other gods. It may be his wrath or the evil influence of worshiping another god that will affect you (KJV, 1994). I remember losing friends and loved ones, especially my grandmother... middle of paper... and -answer-man/read/articles/why-does-god-allow-bad-things-to-happen-to-good -pe-8342.htmlJais, Vaiv. "Uses and benefits of plant extracts". Submit articles or find free articles. October 12, 2010. Web. February 26, 2011. http://www.articlealley.com/article_1787798_15.html?ktrack=kcplinkO'neil, Dennis. "Early Modern Homo Sapiens". Anthropology. December 22, 2010. Web. February 26, 2011 http://anthro.palomar.edu/homo2/mod_homo_4.htmSmith, Ryan. "Pat Robertson: Haiti 'cursed' after 'Deal with the Devil' - Crimesider - CBS News Breaking News: Business, Entertainment and World News - CBS News. January 13, 2010. Web. February 26, 2011. http:// www .cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-12017-504083.htmlWilkes, Paul In Due Season: A Catholic Life 1st ed. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2009