Theological significance of suffering - Quiz
  • 1. In Christianity, what is the significance of Jesus’ suffering on the cross?
A) An example of rejection
B) Atonement for humanity's sin
C) A demonstration of weakness
D) A political statement
  • 2. In Buddhism, what concept is closely related to the idea of suffering?
A) Karma
B) Samsara
C) Nirvana
D) Dukkha
  • 3. What is a common view among various religions regarding suffering?
A) It is a universal human experience.
B) It has no spiritual implications.
C) It is only a Christian concept.
D) It is always a result of personal failure.
  • 4. Which psalm reflects deep anguish and suffering, often cited in discussions of theodicy?
A) Psalm 119
B) Psalm 22
C) Psalm 1
D) Psalm 100
  • 5. In Hinduism, what law explains suffering as a result of one's actions?
A) Maya
B) Karma
C) Dharma
D) Samsara
  • 6. Which event symbolizes the potential for suffering to bring hope in Christian theology?
A) The Ascension
B) The Fall of Man
C) The Last Supper
D) The Resurrection of Christ
  • 7. In existential thought, what is suffering often linked to?
A) The denial of existence
B) The avoidance of responsibility
C) The pursuit of pleasure
D) The search for meaning
  • 8. What does the concept of Theodicy aim to explain?
A) The randomness of life events
B) The absence of divine beings
C) The irrelevance of human suffering
D) The existence of evil and suffering in relation to God's goodness
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