Disease is the retribution of outraged Nature

Disease is the retribution of outraged Nature

Hosea Ballou, a prominent figure in the Universalist movement in the 19th century, believed in the inherent goodness of humanity and the idea of universal salvation. He rejected the concept of a vengeful God who would punish individuals with disease or suffering as a form of retribution. Instead, Ballou believed that disease was a natural consequence of living in an imperfect world, and that it was not a punishment from a higher power.