Guided Analysis: Suffering

Guided Analysis: Suffering
In the guided analysis, you will interact with the problem of evil and suffering and provide your own response to the problem in comparison to

the Christian response.

Follow the directions in the “Guided Analysis: Suffering Worksheet.”

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for

successful completion.

Link to chapter 7 and 9: http://lc.gcumedia.com/cwv101/the-beginning-of-wisdom-an-introduction-to-christian-thought-and-life/v2.1/#/chapter/9

Guided Analysis: Suffering Worksheet
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Address the following questions, responding to each one directly below the question. Your total word count (including all questions and answers

combined) should be between 900-1150 words.Include a reference page.
1. Describe a time when you experienced a significant period of suffering. How did you deal with that experience? How did you find comfort

in the midst of suffering?

2. Briefly summarize the problem of evil and suffering. Cite and referencelecture and/or Chapter 9 in the textbook.

3. Briefly summarize the Christian worldview’s response to the problem of evil and suffering. Cite and reference the lecture and/or Chapter

9 in the textbook.

4. Imagine that a close friend has just suffered through a great personal loss (death of a loved one, natural disaster, disease, job loss,

divorce, or a broken relationship) and your friend asks you why God would let such a terrible thing happen. How would you respond to your

friend?

5. According to Chapter 7 in the textbook, how might the problem of evil and suffering lead one to the conclusion that moral absolutes

exist?

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