Perhaps someone can help me understand something that has been bothering me for quite some time. From what I understand, disease and death are part of the punishment that god has meted out to mankind as a result of the fall and Adam's disobedience. Why then do we have immune systems that protect us from disease? Adam and Eve most probably didn't have immune systems, at least not initially, since they would have had no use for them. So why would god curse mankind with with disease and then give us a very complex and effective immune system to fight those very diseases? I realize that I am asking to understand the mind of god on this issue and that 'that is beyond our abilities' is a valid response, but I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on this.
I am also curious about peoples thoughts concerning modern medicines ability to ameliorate disease and extend the human life span, more than doubling it in the last 200 years. Does this thwart god's purpose in inflicting us with disease? Or does the fact that most of that medical intervention, such as vaccinations, involves boosting the immune system, which god has already given us, mean that it is okay and not 'an abomination in the sight of the lord'?
I quess this would go in the 'Faith and Belief' forum.
Regards, AnInGe
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