Mark Ritter

Campus Recreation Director at USC Upstate in Spartanburg, SC

[John Rich🇺🇸 @johnrich]

Why did God create evil? A professor at the university asked his students the following question:
- Everything that exists was created by God?
One student bravely answered:
- Yes, created by God.
- Did God create everything? - a professor asked.
“Yes, sir,” replied the student.
The professor asked :
- If God created everything, then God created evil, since it exists. And according to the principle that our deeds define ourselves, then God is evil.
The student became silent after hearing such an answer. The professor was very pleased with himself. He boasted to students for proving once again that faith in God is a myth.
Another student raised his hand and said:
- Can I ask you a question, professor?
"Of course," replied the professor.
A student got up and asked:
- Professor, is cold a thing?
- What kind of question? Of course it exists. Have you ever been cold?
Students laughed at the young man's question. The young man answered:
- Actually, sir, cold doesn't exist. According to the laws of physics, what we consider cold is actually the absence of heat. A person or object can be studied on whether it has or transmits energy.
Absolute zero (-460 degrees Fahrenheit) is a complete absence of heat. All matter becomes inert and unable to react at this temperature. Cold does not exist. We created this word to describe what we feel in the absence of heat.
A student continued:
- Professor, does darkness exist?
— Of course it exists.
- You're wrong again, sir. Darkness also does not exist. Darkness is actually the absence of light. We can study the light but not the darkness. We can use Newton's prism to spread white light across multiple colors and explore the different wavelengths of each color. You can't measure darkness. A simple ray of light can break into the world of darkness and illuminate it. How can you tell how dark a certain space is? You measure how much light is presented. Isn't it so? Darkness is a term man uses to describe what happens in the absence of light.
In the end, the young man asked the professor:
- Sir, does evil exist?
This time it was uncertain, the professor answered:
- Of course, as I said before. We see him every day. Cruelty, numerous crimes and violence throughout the world. These examples are nothing but a manifestation of evil.
To this, the student answered:
- Evil does not exist, sir, or at least it does not exist for itself. Evil is simply the absence of God. It is like darkness and cold—a man-made word to describe the absence of God. God did not create evil. Evil is not faith or love, which exist as light and warmth. Evil is the result of the absence of Divine love in the human heart. It’s the kind of cold that comes when there is no heat, or the kind of darkness that comes when there’s absence of light.

[Doug Flutie @DougFlutie]

In total shock and disbelief over the loss of my good friend and hero Tim Wakefield. We all loved Wake. One of the nicest and kindest guys ever 🙏

[Franklin Graham @Franklin_Graham]

The New York City skyline has never been more beautiful—and meaningful—than it was in this 1956 Good Friday photo. Skyscrapers lit up with the cross to acknowledge the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ and our nation’s long and deep foundation of faith and dependence on Him. In God We Trusted.

How heartbreaking and deeply regrettable that as a nation we have turned our back on Him. There is a high price for removing God and His authority from our lives. Whether or not rulers, kings, authorities, peoples or nations acknowledge it, He is still the King of kings and the Lord of lords. At Easter we celebrate the fact that Jesus Christ came to earth to pay the price for our sins, poured out His blood on a cross, died, was buried and God raised Him to life on the third day. He’s alive! He came as a Savior and will return one day and will judge those who have rejected Him. I believe time is short. Even if buildings aren’t lit up with the cross, our hearts can be if we put our faith and trust in Jesus Christ. Let’s tell everyone about a risen Savior who loves them and is the only way to Heaven!

[Mindy MF Robinson 🦄 @iheartmindy]

Riley Gaines swam against a fully intact biological male Lia Thomas at the 2022 NCAA swimming championships, where they decided to send the 6’4” man home with the 1st place trophy despite the fact Riley tied him. She tearfully explains how this is destroying women’s sports and and how without warning he fully exposed himself while watching them undress in the the locker room. Riley was then assaulted outside by a freakazoid man in a dress right after giving this speech.

Is anybody going to stop this madness?! I’m not even a feminist and I’ve got a mega problem with this. Who would defend this? Grow a goddamn spine people and say something!

[Joey Jones @Johnny_Joey]

A man cannot become a Woman. A Woman cannot become a man.

That’s it. That’s the tweet.

[Sachin Jose @Sachinettiyil]

Tony Dungy, the Hall of Fame NFL coach who spoke at the March for Life rally yesterday is being attacked by left wing extremists over his pro-life Christian views. Dungy has 3 biological children and 8 adopted children. Retweet to show your support to this great man!

[Danny Kanell @dannykanell]

Lot of hit pieces on Tony Dungy coming out in last 24 hours. All I can say is Coach Dungy is one of the most genuine, humble, and morally upright people I've ever met. There is not an ounce of hate in him. The only hate in these articles is the hatred of Christianity.

[Benny Johnson @bennyjohnson]

Meet Brittney Griner & Marine Paul Whelan.
Both Americans.
Both were convicted in Russian courts on dubious charges.
Both serving multi-year sentences in Russian prison.
Brittney hates America
Paul served America

Guess which one Biden traded a terrorist to free?

Semper fi Paul

[Tim Tebow @TimTebow]

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms” —1 Peter 4:10.

[Kevin Sorbo @ksorbs]

If you have private security shut up about your thoughts on gun control.

[Skip Heitzig @skipheitzig]

Today our current Supreme Court justices took the high road of truth and life, and we must stand up and walk with them along the way. #SCOTUS thank you for standing up for the lives and rights of the unborn.

[Mark Ritter @UpstateRecGuy]

Why do they have to be colored golf balls? Can’t they be golf balls of color?

[MYGOLFSPY @MyGolfSpy]

YES or NO? 💬

Are Colored Golf Balls for you? 🟡

[Iowa State Athletics @CycloneATH]

Cyclone fans right now #MarchMadness

[PoliticsGirl @IAmPoliticsGirl]

@JohnBKing I think we’re looking at this student loan thing the wrong way. Loans shouldn’t have to be forgiven because it should be possible to pay them back. Let’s try and fix the problem, not just make it go away for a certain amount of people.

[Marty Smith @MartySmithESPN]

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[SoundsLikeNashville @SoundsLikeNash]

.@austinm_music and @jenwayne of Runaway June celebrate their marriage with a stunning new love song, and we have your first listen!

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[Austin Moody @austinmoodyhq]

“Forever Now” available everywhere today!

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[Phil Mickelson @PhilMickelson]

The biggest challenge to getting better at anything is learning to love the plateaus. It’s hard to be patient and deal with a decline in performance while waiting for it to click. No one else will see your progress but YOU WILL and you’ll know when you’re ready. 😏

[Iowa State Athletics @CycloneATH]

Sorry you can’t make it but love the attire!