Why Doesn't God Intervene In the World's Suffering? - Dennis AMA
Timeless Wisdom with Dennis Prager
Salem Podcast Network
4.7 • 2.3K Ratings
🗓️ 18 May 2026
⏱️ 43 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of Timeless Wisdom with Dennis Prager, Dennis tackles the age-old question: why doesn't God intervene in the world's suffering? He shares his personal theology, explaining that God gave us the instruction book, the Bible, to lead a good life and make a good society. Dennis also discusses the importance of accountability, citing the difference between men and women's approaches to responsibility. He also addresses a listener's question about the Sabbath, explaining its significance in Jewish and Christian traditions. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on the ideal family structure and the role of adoption in modern society.
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| 0:00.0 | On today's episode of timeless wisdom. |
| 0:03.3 | What happened five minutes before creation? |
| 0:06.1 | The answer is there was no five minutes before creation because time was created. |
| 0:10.6 | But you don't understand that, and I don't understand that. |
| 0:13.5 | What does it mean time was created? |
| 0:16.5 | Time is time, right? |
| 0:17.7 | That's the way we think. |
| 0:19.2 | What will happen after we die? |
| 0:20.8 | Let's say, so people say eternal life. |
| 0:24.0 | Sounds great, but is it great? |
| 0:26.9 | Eternal life? |
| 0:28.6 | That's coming up on timeless wisdom with Dennis Prager. |
| 0:31.8 | If you're eating less, staying disciplined, and the weight still isn't coming off, |
| 0:35.3 | the problem may not be your effort. |
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| 0:38.5 | After years of stress, dieting, and lack of sleep, |
| 0:41.0 | the body adapts. |
| 0:42.1 | It slows down and holds on to fat. |
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