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