suffering
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- Suffering, and causing suffering to others
- islam
- God is aware of all types of suffering and allows it to happen for a reason that is not apparent to humans but may be beneficial
- may be a test from God to see how a faithful person reacts or copes with it
- "you are to be tested [...] if you are steadfast and mindful of God, that is the best course"
- may be a test from God to see how a faithful person reacts or copes with it
- not believed that God could allow suffering greater than a person can endure
- Islam teaches that hope and faith can help believers to endure suffering
- in times of suffering, it is God's will that they live through it
- the teachings of the Qur'an and other religious leaders give guidance to help people to use their free will responsibly
- they should follow the example and teaching of Muhammad and the Qur'an and stay close to god so they make good choices to avoid punishment
- causing suffering to others is against the teachings of islam
- they share identity with all other muslims in the community (ummah) - caring and providing for them - where there is suffering, try to alleviate it
- "be compassionate towards the destitute"
- they share identity with all other muslims in the community (ummah) - caring and providing for them - where there is suffering, try to alleviate it
- humans aren't perfect and if they cause suffering due to the many tests and temptations in life, it is important they are honest and repair any damage caused
- God will forgive anyone who sincerely repents like Adam and Hawwa when they ate forbidden fruit
- God is aware of all types of suffering and allows it to happen for a reason that is not apparent to humans but may be beneficial
- Christianity
- Christians believe they should try to help people who are suffering
- good can come out of suffering - "suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope"
- Christians believe they should follow the example of jesus who helped people who were suffering
- "we are never really happy until we try to brighten the lives of others" - Helen Kelller - Christian writer
- the teachings of jesus help christians to use their free will responsibly
- Christians are opposed to causing others to suffer and jesus taight that humans should love each other and care for those in trouble
- he even spoke out about using violence in self defence due to the further suffering caused
- humans aren't perfect and if they cause suffering it is important they are honest and repair any damage caused to restore relationships
- during jesus' arrest : "he touched the man's ear (servant of the high priest) and healed him"
- islam
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