Evil + Suffering

Question 1

Evil and suffering may lead some to…

Answer 1

…question their faith in God/ rejects Gods existence

Question 2

What are the two types of evil + suffering? Define both:

Answer 2

Moral evil + suffering:
-actions carried out by humans which cause suffering

Natural evil/suffering:
-things that cause suffering but have nothing to do with humans

Question 3

Which things may Christian begin to question due to the existence of evil + suffering?

Answer 3

Christians may begin to question….

• how a loving + righteous God would allow people to do evil things
• why people need to suffer
• if God is all-powerful he should stop evil + suffering

Question 4

If God is omnibenevolent then…

Answer 4

….he would remove evil + suffering as he cares for his creation

Question 5

If God is omniscient…

Answer 5

….he would know how to remove evil + suffering

Question 6

If God is omnipotent then…

Answer 6

…he would be able to remover evil + suffering

Question 7

State the two quotes from Psalm that demonstrate what Christians believe the nature of God is like:

Answer 7

“And the heavens proclaim his righteousness for he is a God of justice”

“You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, God our savior”