christian solutions to problem of evil, suffering and a loving god

Question 1

what did St Augustine say about evil

Answer 1

exists because of free will and hlps us to help is to grow towards perfection

Question 2

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Answer 2

your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life

Question 3

what does the story of job teach us

Answer 3

even though we go through diffiult times we should not lose faith in god - he rewards the faithful

Question 4

how do catholics respond to evil and suffering

Answer 4

through prayer and charity - help those who suffer

Question 5

what are catholic views on evil and suffering

Answer 5

suffering is an important part of history of the faith
god does not give us things we cant manage
evil exists and people continue to have faith

Question 6

explain 2 thologicl solutions on suffering

Answer 6

st augustine - evil is a result of free will God created a perfect world moral evil entered the world because of adam and eve natural events are as a result of devil
Irenaeus that humans and creation were not made perfectly - god knew adam and eve would make mistakes but suffering and evil make humans develop