Divergent solutions to the problem of evil

Question 1

What are some biblical solutions of the problem of evil?

Answer 1

1. suffering is part of life
   * “what i dreaded has happeed to me” Job 3:25
2. christrians should put their trsut in God even if they cannot understand why he lets people suffer
3. Christians can pray to God to find comfort in their suffering

• “i called to the lord”
  1. one day all suffering will come to an end

“there will be no more death or mouning or crying or pain”

Question 2

What are the pros and cons of the biblical solutions?

Answer 2

PROS:

• The Bible helps Christians to trust in God.
• The Bible gives comfort that suffering will eventually be overcome.

CONS:

• It can be difficult to trust in God during difficult times.
• Mnay people in the Bible suffer and God does not always help them.

Question 3

What does Genesis 2-3 in the Bible tells how evil and suffering are the reult of human free will?

Answer 3

1. God created Adam and Eve, giving them free will.
2. Adama and Eve used their free will to disobey God.
3. Evil and suffering were brought into the world as a result.

Question 4

What do people argue about suffering?

Answer 4

1. Good and bad has to exist to allow people to sue the free will given by God.
2. World is vale of soul-making (environment that provides everything for human growth and development).
3. Suffering can help people to grow stronger and develop good characters.

Question 5

What beliefs do christrians believe to help reduce suffering?

Answer 5

• Intercession - praying for God to help those who are suffering
• Developing postiive qualities such as compassion and kindness.
• Helping to make the world a better place, perhaps throguh charity work.