Not really so random

On Tuesday, our esteemed columnist Philip Martin stated, “The world isn’t fair, it’s random.”

Now I believe that Mr. Martin was not trying to make a precise philosophical description. Yet in that short statement he displayed the great divide between naturalism and theism.

By theists I mean the folks who believe in a creator God and especially believe in divine providence. In this view there are really no “random” occurrences.

It is interesting to note the many references the “founders” made to divine providence in their writings. This is simply (and never really simply) the belief that God has designed this creation and every event has purpose. This is a vast difference from random.

Many things seem to be purposeless. Those who believe in an infinite creator may believe that the purpose is there whether we can or cannot discern it now. FRED SAWYER Little Rock