The existence of suffering

• What is the existence of suffering attributed to in some beliefs?

  Original sin passed on through Adam
• How is God described in terms of power?

  God is omnipotent (all-powerful)
• How is God described in terms of knowledge?

  God is omniscient (all-knowing)
• How is God described in terms of love?

  God is benevolent (all-loving)
• What do some Catholics believe about suffering?

  Suffering can bring one closer to God
• What do some Catholics believe about the purpose of suffering?

  Suffering provides an opportunity for growth
• What is the issue of suffering for Catholics?

  Catholics believe in God's existence despite suffering
• What do most religious believers think about God's existence?

  They believe in God's existence despite suffering
• What is the design argument related to suffering?

  The design argument suggests a creator exists
• What does G.L. Mackie's 'inconsistent triad' propose?

  God's omnipotence, omniscience, and evil coexist
• What does Mackie's argument suggest about God's nature?

  God is supposedly omnipotent, omniscient, and benevolent
• What does Mackie argue about the existence of evil?

  Evil's existence challenges God's worthiness of worship
• What is the implication of God's omnipotence regarding suffering?

  God should be able to stop suffering
• What is the implication of God's omniscience regarding suffering?

  God is aware of all suffering
• What is the implication of God's benevolence regarding suffering?

  God would want to stop suffering
• What do some suggest about God's nature in relation to suffering?

  God may not be omnipotent, omniscient, or benevolent
• What does the argument suggest about God's reward system?

  God rewards good and punishes evil
• What is the method of control suggested in the text?

  It is not something God condones
• What is the weakness of the design argument?

  The design argument does not account for suffering
• What is the claim about the rock being hard?

  The rock's hardness is a logical statement
• What does Mackie propose about the fundamental problem of evil?

  It is a central issue in theology
• What does Mackie argue about God's attributes?

  God's attributes contradict the existence of evil
• What does the text suggest about the nature of evil?

  Evil exists despite God's supposed attributes
• What is the suggestion about God's worthiness of worship?

  God may not be worthy of worship
• What does the text suggest about the relationship between suffering and belief?

  Suffering challenges the belief in a benevolent God
• What is the implication of the existence of evil for believers?

  It raises questions about God's nature
• What does the text suggest about the nature of God in relation to evil?

  God's nature is questioned due to evil
• What is the suggestion about the relationship between suffering and worship?

  Suffering may affect one's worship of God
• What does the text suggest about the nature of natural evil?

  Natural evil challenges the belief in a benevolent God
• What does the text suggest about the nature of moral evil?

  Moral evil raises questions about human free will
• What does the text suggest about the relationship between evil and faith?

  Evil challenges the foundations of faith
• What does the text suggest about the nature of suffering?

  Suffering is a complex issue for believers
• What does the text suggest about the nature of divine justice?

  Divine justice is questioned due to suffering
• What does the text suggest about the nature of human suffering?

  Human suffering is a significant theological issue
• What does the text suggest about the nature of God's plan?

  God's plan is often questioned due to suffering
• What does the text suggest about the nature of faith?

  Faith is challenged by the existence of suffering
• What does the text suggest about the nature of hope?

  Hope is essential in the face of suffering
• What does the text suggest about the nature of love?

  Love is a response to suffering
• What does the text suggest about the nature of evil in the world?

  Evil exists alongside the belief in God
• What does the text suggest about the nature of faith in God?

  Faith in God is challenged by suffering