evil and suffering
- Created by: TashaMay0102
- Created on: 25-10-18 20:14
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- problem of evil and suffering
- moral suffering
- suffering caused by actions done by humans
- example is war
- "you shall not murder" ten commandments
- natural suffering
- suffering caused by nature and has nothing to do with humans
- example is tornadoes
- why might this cause people to reject god?
- god is omnipotent - he must be able to remove evil
- god is omnibenevolent - he must want to remove evil
- god is omniscient - he should have created the universe to avoid evil
- biblical responses
- don't worry because humans can't understand god's reasons
- god is so great humans have no right to question him
- theoretical responses
- it isnt gods fault and he couldnt create people 100% good so he cant control people's decsions
- life is a preparation for paradise
- vale of soulmaking - god created the world as a place for people to develop their souls
- practical responses
- pray for those who suffer
- offering practical help for those who suffer
- moral suffering
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