12 marker paragraphs Flashcards
“an all loving God wouldn’t let suffering exist” para 1
Some Christians would disagree with this statement claiming an all loving god wouldn’t allow suffering to exist and instead believe that suffering is a challenge for Christians and their faith to become instead stronger. This is evident in the bible when it says “when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” This quote is implying that that when Christians test their faith it ultimately ends up becoming stronger and a valuable lesson for Christians to learn. So therefore, Christians would disagree with this statement as suffering isn’t an act of god no being all loving but a test for a Christians faith to grow.
“an all loving God wouldn’t let suffering exist” 2
In addition, Christians would also disagree with this statement as Christians believe suffering is caused by human fault. Christians believe that god has given them a gift of free however when they abuse the gift from god that is when suffering is caused – for example humans making bad decisions ending in someone or something to suffer. An example of this is in genesis when Adam and eve disobeyed god so suffered with original sin. Therefore, Christians would disagree with this statement as it isn’t god’s fault that humans suffer but ourselves for abusing god’s gift of free will.
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However, on the other hand, some Christians would agree with the statement that an all loving god wouldn’t let suffering exist. Some Christians feel suffering cannot be explained because god is believed to be benevolent and if he was then he would not allow innocent
people to suffer for example babies. Therefore, Christians would disagree with this statement as is suffering exists surely god cannot be all-loving as so many people who don’t deserve to experience suffering.
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Furthermore, Christians would agree with this statement as not all suffering is caused by humans so how can an all loving god put humans through suffering when it isn’t due to bad decisions. Most natural disasters are not caused by any human actions however still cause so many to suffer. So, because these disasters are not caused by humans, an all loving god would take control of natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions etc to prevent us humans from suffering
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In conclusion, having weighing up both sides of the argument, it is evident that an all loving god surely can’t exist in presence of suffering it the world. God is known to possess 3 qualities however if suffering exists he can’t have all three
“the Lord’s prayer is the only prayer Christian’s need to use”
Some Christians would agree with this statement as the lord’s prayer is the prayer that is known to be the greatest prayer of all Christians. This prayer is known as the perfect prayer as Jesus taught this prayer. Jesus taught this prayer to his disciples and gave a direct command to pray this way. Since it comes directly from Jesus, it links all Christians from all times back to Jesus so therefore, is all Christians need to use as it’s the only prayer that directly links to Jesus and is the one that he taught us specifically.
the Lord’s prayer is the only prayer Christian’s need to use” 2
In addition, the Lord’s prayer is known as the perfect prayer because as it includes all different aspects that different prayers have. This is evident in the prayer at different points such as “Hallowed be your name” this is when Christians are giving god praise and acknowledgement, ‘give us today our daily bread’ this is when Christians are asking god for daily support, ‘forgive us our sins’ when Christians are asking god for forgiveness. From this Christians will agree with this statement as this prayer has all what a Christian will ever pray for included so this is the only prayer they would need
the Lord’s prayer is the only prayer Christian’s need to use” 3
However, some Christians would disagree as they would prefer to communicate in a more personal way. Although the lord’s prayer addresses all different types of prayers it doesn’t specify in one particular area. a Christian may be going through hard time in jus one particular area so would want their prayer to focus on that to receive more specific support from god. Therefore, the lord’s prayer isn’t the only prayer Christians need to use as different people go through different situations that god may need to offer guidance with rather than a brief going over it.
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Furthermore, some Christians would disagree with this statement as nowhere in the bible does it exaggerate that the lord’s prayer should be the only one that Christians should use. In the bible it says in the gospel of Matthew, This, then, is how you should pray: “Our Father in heaven…” specifying that Jesus told Christians that they should pray using the lord’s prayer however in the bible it does not mention that any other form of prayer is unacceptable, leading Christians to believe that praying in different forms is acceptable. Therefore, Christians would disagree with this statement as the bible doesn’t specify that the lord’s prayer is the only prayer Christians need.
conclusion
In conclusion the argument with the most support is the disagree argument as the bible does not specify that the lord’s prayer is the only prayer Christians need so therefore they should pray however they want.
