Suffering Christianity

Question 1

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Answer 1

Some Christians believe that suffering through evil helps develop a moral soul. This is known as soul making. St Irenaeus and the late John Hick believed that God created humans with the potential for spiritual growth. It is through suffering that moral souls are developed.

Question 2

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Answer 2

For many Christians, suffering is believed to be part of life with the purpose often not known. The story of Job teaches that it is wrong to question God about suffering, as humans would be unable to understand the ways of God

Question 3

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Answer 3

Through suffering some Christians believe they understand the suffering of Jesus. For Catholics, it is a mystery concept which is represented in the five sorrowful mysteries of rosary.