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KS3 The problem of evil and suffering Christianity

Quiz by Kathryn Taylor

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  • Q1
    According to Christianity, which of the following is the main explanation for the problem of evil and suffering?
    Scientific laws
    Divine punishment
    Fate and destiny
    Free will
    30s
  • Q2
    According to Christianity, which of the following is NOT a possible reason for the existence of evil and suffering?
    Consequence of human actions
    Testing and strengthening faith
    Punishment for sin
    Divine favoritism
    30s
  • Q3
    According to Christianity, which of the following is the role of God in the problem of evil and suffering?
    A passive observer
    A source of comfort and strength
    The cause and origin of evil
    The one who directly inflicts suffering
    30s
  • Q4
    According to Christianity, what is the ultimate solution to the problem of evil and suffering?
    Human efforts and advancements
    Redemption through Jesus Christ
    Elimination of all evil from the world
    Karma and reincarnation
    30s
  • Q5
    According to Christianity, what is the role of suffering in the life of a believer?
    To test God's love and faithfulness
    To build character and strengthen faith
    To discourage believers
    To punish for sins committed
    30s
  • Q6
    According to Christianity, what is the origin of evil in the world?
    Random chance
    Divine punishment
    The actions of Satan
    The Fall of humanity
    30s
  • Q7
    According to Christianity, what is the purpose of evil and suffering?
    To bring about a greater good
    To punish sinners
    To challenge faith
    To test God's power
    30s
  • Q8
    According to Christianity, what is theodicy?
    The attempt to reconcile the existence of evil and suffering with the existence of a good and all-powerful God
    The denial of the existence of evil and suffering
    The belief in divine punishment for every wrongdoing
    The belief that evil and suffering are necessary for human growth
    30s
  • Q9
    In the book of Job, what tragedy occurs to Job?
    He travels the world
    He gains immense wealth
    He loses his wealth, children, and health
    He becomes a king
    30s
  • Q10
    In the book of Job, who is the main character?
    Moses
    Adam
    Job
    David
    30s
  • Q11
    In the book of Job, who engages in a conversation with Job about suffering?
    Satan
    Job's friends
    God
    Elihu
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the theme of the book of Job?
    The Kingdom of God
    The importance of wealth
    The problem of human suffering
    The life of Job
    30s
  • Q13
    In the book of Job, who challenges Job's faith and suggests he curse God?
    Angels
    Job's wife
    Job's friends
    Satan
    30s
  • Q14
    In the book of Job, what is the purpose of Job's suffering?
    To teach him a lesson
    To test his faith and integrity
    To reward him for his righteousness
    To punish him for his sins
    30s
  • Q15
    According to the story of the Fall of Man, who was responsible for tempting Adam and Eve to eat the forbidden fruit?
    Adam
    God
    Eve
    The serpent
    30s

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