1.8 - solutions to problem of evil and suffering

Cards (3)

  • biblical responses
    • story of job - god has a reason for suffering but humans can never comprehend why
    • psalms - suffering is part of life, can develop deeper understanding of god
  • theoretical responses
    • free will response - god created humans in his image, with free will. humans have the freedom to do good or bad, and god cannot interfere if they choose evil (human's fault, not god's)
    • vale of soul making - evil and suffering in this life is not a problem as this life is preparation for eternal paradise. people face evil and suffering to become good, kind, loving and they get rewarded
    • good out of evil - suffering brings out the good in people, determine to improve things
    • no answer response - god is divine and humans cannot understand his thoughts
  • practical responses
    • intercessionary prayers - praying for those suffering
    • practical help - become docters, nurses, social workers to reduce amount of suffering in the world