Y8T2 Suffering

Question 1

Suffering

Answer 1

A state of mind, in which we violently or obsessively wish that our situation were otherwise.

Question 2

Evil

Answer 2

A sinful or wicked thing that causes harm to another.

Question 3

3 divine qualities of God

Answer 3

Omnipotence
Omniscience
Omnibenevolence
Though there are other qualities to God (e.g. omnipresence) these are not agreed upon by all religions

Question 4

Omnipotent

Answer 4

All-powerful

Question 5

Omniscient

Answer 5

All-knowing

Question 6

Omnibenevolent

Answer 6

All-loving

Question 7

Moral evil

Answer 7

Suffering which is a consequence of other human beings.

Question 8

Natural evil

Answer 8

Suffering which is a consequence of nature.

Question 9

Theodicy

Answer 9

A theory to reconcile the three divine attributes of God and the existence of evil and suffering in the world.

Question 10

Freewill

Answer 10

The ability to make moral choices freely.

Question 11

Happy

Answer 11

A momentary feeling, which is soon lost; temporary

Question 12

Content

Answer 12

Feeling satisfied, irrespective of momentary experiences; permanent.

Question 13

Dukkha

Answer 13

The feeling that our circumstances are unsatisfactory - uncontentedness.