TTO 2.7. Why do people suffer Themes to inspiRE

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2.7. Why do people suffer?

differences moral suffering & natural suffering

which examples of suffering don't come from natural causes?

why do people blame "God" for the suffering in the world (natural causes excluded)

what is your own position towards suffering from natural disasters?

Read the quotes on p.52

which quote do you agree with most?

which quote do you disgree with most?

what does 'omnipotent' mean?

1. Gods love for the universe is infinite
2. Gods creation is powerful beyond measure
3. Gods power is unlimited
4. God isn't capable of preventing suffering in the world

what is moral suffering?

1. suffering from natural causes
2. suffering caused by bad human beings
3. suffering that isn't God's fault
4. suffering caused by humas being bad

which religion doesn't teach about a loving God?

1. Buddhism
2. Judaism
3. Christianity
4. Islam

"suffering is a fact of life" what is the word for this teaching?

1. dukkha
2. nirvana
3. karma
4. ramayana

Does the Buddhist view on suffering appeal to you? Why?