A Logical and Positive Perspective
Date: 16/05/2025 Writer: KSR, Editor at BoldVoices
“I don’t believe in God…”
This statement has become a common sentiment in today’s era—a natural response when we witness inequality, injustice, suffering, and struggle in the world. The question arises repeatedly: If God exists, why does He discriminate? Why are some rich and others poor? Why is someone healthy while another is ill?
However, if we pause our emotions for a moment and listen to reason, experience, and the language of nature, we begin to find a different, deeply fulfilling answer—one that perhaps aligns more with intellect than with faith.
1. The Language of Nature: Does the Sun Discriminate?
Does the sun discern who is good and who is bad?
It shines equally upon all—saints and sinners alike.
Does the air consider who deserves it?
It allows everyone to breathe—rich or poor, believer or atheist.
If we consider God as the primal source of nature, it becomes evident that there is no partiality in God.
The laws that apply equally to all are the true reflection of God.
2. The Principle of Karma — The Subtle Science of Justice
In Hindu philosophy, God is referred to as the “Karmaphaldata”—the giver of the fruits of our actions—not someone who discriminates based on emotions or caste.
If a student doesn’t study and fails an exam, would he call the teacher unjust? No.
Similarly, God has given us the freedom—to think, to act, and to choose.
Discrimination would occur if identical actions yielded different results for different people—but in this world, the relationship between action and result is deeply interconnected. The same action performed by different individuals in varying contexts yields different outcomes. For instance, if one person sells tea in the summer and another in the winter, the latter is likely to earn more. If the former complains that he too sold tea but didn’t earn as much, blaming God for injustice would be foolish. Actions performed considering time, place, and circumstances yield better results.
3. Suffering and Inequality: Punishment or Guidance?
The hardships we face in life are not punishments but means of guidance.
Just as a mother warns her child to stay away from hot iron, sometimes even scolding to prevent harm—this is not punishment but a lesson for the child’s well-being.
Similarly, a doctor gives bitter medicine for our benefit—to cure our ailments and alleviate suffering. If we claim that the doctor is causing pain by giving bitter medicine, it would be foolish.
Sometimes, God places us on challenging paths to strengthen us—so that we learn, grow, and mature from within.
God doesn’t hide in sorrow; He approaches us through that very sorrow.
4. God’s Goal is Spiritual Growth, Not Material Pleasure
We often think God is good only when He grants us wealth, happiness, and health—but is that true well-being?
If a child asks only for sweets, and the mother provides nutritious food instead, is the mother being unjust?
God’s purpose is the development of the soul, not merely physical comfort.
He doesn’t give us what we want but what we truly need—for the upliftment of our soul.
5. God Belongs to All—Not Just a Specific Group
The discrimination that has occurred in the name of religion throughout history was not God’s doing—it was the result of human limitations.
God requires neither a temple, a specific language, caste, nor sect.
“ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय। तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय। मृत्योर्मामृतं गमय।।”
O God! Lead us from untruth to truth. From darkness to light. From mortality to the feeling of immortality.
This Vedic prayer isn’t for any particular religion but for all humanity.
God resides within everyone—He is in our heartbeat, our breath, and our consciousness.
6. Whether You Believe in God or Not—He is With You
Not believing in God is also a freedom granted by God Himself.
God watches you grow with your reasoning, wisdom, and experiences.
Conclusion:
God does not discriminate.
He is the impartial law of nature, the silent witness, and the giver of the fruits of our actions.
He is not a judge who punishes but a guide who leads us toward the light.
Whether you believe in Him or not, He walks with you—through every joy and sorrow, every success and failure.
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