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Suffering & Evil Quiz

Why do bad things happen to good people?

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Jewish thinkers throughout the ages have asked: Why do bad things happen to good people?

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Question 1 of 10
What do traditional Jewish sources teach about Hell?
Question 2 of 10
True or false: The concept of reward and punishment is the Torah's explanation for the existence of suffering.
Question 3 of 10
According to Maimonides, what is the worst punishment for sinners?
Question 4 of 10
The phrase "freedom is a two-edged sword" is most characteristic of which Jewish philosophy?
Question 5 of 10
Who said that "in strict covenant theology, there can be no innocent sufferers"?
Question 6 of 10
According to Saadiah Gaon, which of these is not a purpose of human suffering?
Question 7 of 10
What is Berkovits and Cohen's “Free Will Defense" argument about the source of evil and suffering?
Question 8 of 10
According to the Bible, what did God promise to the Jews at Mt. Sinai, if they followed God's ways?
Question 9 of 10
Who wrote the book When Bad Things Happen to Good People?
Question 10 of 10
What is the philosophical conclusion reached by the Book of Job?
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