Belief and suffering: responses across religions
Learn Belief and suffering: responses across religions for Year 8 pupils (ages 12–13). Free practice questions, lessons and worked examples — aligned to the UK National Curriculum.
What you'll learn
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The problem of suffering asks: if God is all-powerful and all-loving, why does suffering exist?
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Some responses: suffering results from human free will; suffering can develop character; humans cannot see the whole picture; or, in Buddhism, suffering comes from craving and can be ended.
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What does the problem of suffering challenge?
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In Buddhism, what is said to cause suffering?
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The problem of evil asks how an all-powerful, all-loving God allows suffering. Responses include free will, soul-making, and that human understanding is limited. Others conclude the argument counts against God's existence.
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What is the "free will" response to suffering?
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Why is the problem of evil a problem?
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Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 12–13. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.