Originally Posted by Logic.

Well then maybe he's trying to make sure you can do things for yourself without him having to help you through everything. Getting hurt is part of life no matter what religion you practice. If you don't want your father's help, you don't have to take it, you don't have to have faith that he will be there when you need him the most.

And yeah, if he never comes, then you were wrong, but sometimes being wrong is worth it. At least to me.