Do things happen for a reason?

[Elvyra's Keeper]

Well, Im a practicing Lutheran and I do believe most everything happens for a reason, despite how bad situations get there is good to come from it. But having said that I dont believe there is any good from children being molested, abused, exc, I just cant fathom how that "happens" for a reason. Contradicting yes but thats what i believe.

Maybe it happens to make them stronger when they get older, then maybe they will help someone, in some way.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not for it or anything, but I do believe things happen for a reason. Everyone at some point has a vast impact on someone else.

I'm not religious, in a sense of every creature was created. I feel spirits watch over you and help you, and I definately believe in karma.