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Old Nov 18, 2011, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by joannasouras View Post
Sometimes I start to think about all the suffering that goes on in the world and I just get so overwhelmed that I have a panic attack. I can't stop the thoughts (I try to pray but it doesn't always work) and it's just too much. Does this happen to anyone else? I just want to know I'm not alone...
Perhaps you could try and help solve the problem? Donate to charity, volunteer etc? Nobody can save the world but everyone can do their bit.

Sorry to sound condescending, but prayer never works. Why do you think people who recieve no human help are still suffering? I have never seen an ethiopian village suddenly get flooded with food and resources out of nowhere, yet I am constantly reminded of the selfless, humanitarian actions of kind people around the world that have saved lives and built communities. If more people realised this I feel more would be done to help those who are in need.