A few years ago, theologian John Piper had this to say in response to the question, "Why was it right for God to slaughter women and children in the Old Testament? How can that ever be right?" "It's right for God to slaughter women and children anytime he pleases. God gives life and he takes life. Everybody who dies, dies because God wills that they die. God is taking life every day. He will take 50,000 lives today. Life is in God's hand. God decides when your last heartbeat will... Read more →