Q: Why does it seem that those who believe in God have a worse time (as in more problems, troubles, suffering, etc.) then the unsaved? We believe in God, we are His children. Shouldn't we have an easier time of it?
A: To begin with, a common misconception amongst Christians is that we, as children of God, should have an easy time of things. This is not the case. God never promised us an easy life, nor did He promise us a life without problems, trials, and suffering. The truth is that the life of a Christian is a hard, and uncomfortable life. There is a reasons why in the Bible is says, "For many are called, but few are chosen." (Matthew 22:14) God calls everyone, but few are willing, because the life of a Christian is not an...