Some parts of the world seem to endure far more sorrow than other parts. Does God favor some places and peoples more than others? Does God detest Africa? It’s a stark question, and it comes to us from inside the continent. “Pastor John, hello! My name is Jason from Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. First, thank you for your continued ministry. It has been a huge blessing in my life. My question is this: Does God care for Africans? Providence has a long track record here. Throughout history we have been a beastly, deplorable, enslaveable race — constantly riddled with disease, famine, and suffering. How are we not to conclude that we are God’s least favorite race? Every day is pure struggle for most Ugandans. I know God promises to look after all people, but it still makes me wonder, why does he especially seem to hate Africa so much?” Read or listen to this interview at our website: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/why-have-africans-suffered-so-much Find other recent and popular Ask Pastor John episodes: https://www.desiringgod.org/ask-pastor-john