explain this to me: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_vulture_and_the_little_girl ....how could this happen if there really were a truly loving, caring god out there?

Oh no...

so you want someone to be an apologist for God?

The Book of Job comes to mind

Did you read the article ? The little boy lived, if there wasn’t a loving God he would have been eat’n !... thanks for proving my point...

Have you read the bible? Just reading through Genesis and Exodus you get your answers.

i don't think this cat will be around long

Grandpa always said, “Never debate religion until you’re good and turnt.”

It is a shame sin had to come into the world.

Good point.

one of the best books I have ever read was Dr. Mary C. Neal 's , To Heaven and Back . I read it twice . Her explanation of her drowning and what happens on the banks of that South American river --- gave me chills . Also , her detailed explanation of what happens to her oldest child , Willie , brought tears to my eyes several times .
I view sin slightly different --- I truly believe without sin , man wouldn't face as many trials as we do . God gives me the ability to face my trials knowing he will provide me a path to overcome .
" Iron sharpens Iron " --- Ezekial 27 ?? I think

I see what you did there. LOL highly accurate I might add

Why do good things happen to bad people? Why do bad things happen to good people? The rain falls on the just and unjust alike in every nation. Jesus said there will be trial and tribulation not—there may be or, might be or, maybe just a little trial and tribulation. HE said there will be-period! Ever since the bite of the fruit the curse has been on/in the earth.