AWAKE! No. 2 2020 | 5 Questions About Suffering Answered
At some point, everyone is affected by tragedy—perhaps an illness, an accident, a natural disaster, or an act of violence.
People search for answers.
Some attribute suffering to fate or in some other way feel that we have little control over what happens to us.
Others believe in karma. They say that we suffer because of something bad that we did earlier in life or in a past life.
Tragedy often leaves people with more questions than answers.
What Some Believe
Compare how different religions view the reasons for suffering.
1 Is God to Blame for Our Suffering?
People have been deceived by teachings that misrepresent God. What is the truth?
2 Are We to Blame for Our Own Suffering?
If the answer is yes, then it might be in our power to reduce our suffering.
3 Why Do Good People Suffer?
The Bible helps us to understand the answer.
4 Were We Meant to Suffer?
Would a God who created such beauty in the world consign us to a life of suffering? If not, what went wrong?
5 Will Suffering Ever End?
The Bible tells us exactly how God will eliminate suffering.
Help Is Available
Even if our problems seem unsolvable, there is a reliable guide that can help.
