Ezekiel
Why does God seem so cruel towards people?
In the Old Testament we read many stories of people and whole nations facing heavy consequences. These stories often leave us with a weight on the heart, and with a quiet question: is God truly so cruel? It is an honest question, and it deserves an honest, unhurried look.
A very different world
Let us begin by remembering how different the ancient world was. It was not a safe place. Cruelty was everywhere, life was short, and for most people it was also very hard. Whatever we think of those times, we should read them with that picture in mind.