Why did God create the coronavirus?

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

72. Don't forget The Flood. I agree with the next post -- God's a prick sometimes, especially

in the Old Testament: "Kill your son, Abraham." "Wander around the desert for 40 years, Jews" (thus beginning the tradition of men refusing to ask for directions ). "Watch as everyone else gets to go across the River Jordan, Moses." "Here's a recipe for bread, Ezekiel; don't forget to cook it over human shit." Ezekiel 4:12 Here's an interesting story about Ezekiel bread.

Personally, I like the words printed in red (what Jesus said) that are in the small copy of the New Testament that my grandmother gave me when I was six. Having a Son seems to have mellowed God a little, although a little of the old one crept out when he appeared to forsake Jesus on the cross.

And just to end this thread in accordance with Godwin's Law, why would a merciful God let Hitler exist?