If Is All Powerful........

[ToraToraTora]

why does he not create "heaven" on earth with all promised accoutrements for his or her followers? Whey do religious devotees not ask themselves this obvious question?

[ToraToraTora]

^&%ing HTML, after "If" insert: "insert name of omnipotent deity"

[Old_Geezer]

Because then, whatever it is you are here for, isn't going to be available to you anymore. Obvious answer really.

[nailit]

Because they are simple.
Seriously!
Nothing else to be said.

The inverse is also true. Why cant devotees understand the absolute barbarity of a hell for unbelievers. They want to worship a monster who tortures others (for eternity) without pity. If you want to worship a psycho then don't be surprised if you yourself are perceived as one...

[EDDIE51]

TTT you need to study 'The Omnipotence Paradox'
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omnipotence_paradox

[ToraToraTora]

No need, I prefer Occam's Razor, the simplest explanation is usually correct, ie the whole thing is complete botox.