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?

Question 1 of 10
What is Berkovits and Cohen's “Free Will Defense" argument about the source of evil and suffering?
Question 2 of 10
The phrase "freedom is a two-edged sword" is most characteristic of which Jewish philosophy?
Question 3 of 10
True or false: In traditional Jewish thought, Satan does not exist.
Question 4 of 10
Which of these is an interpretation of the biblical punishment of karet?
Question 5 of 10
Which approach to a painful experience does Rabbi Harold Kushner recommend?
Question 6 of 10
What do traditional Jewish sources teach about Hell?
Question 7 of 10
The problem of suffering and evil took on an unprecedented role in Jewish thought after what event?
Question 8 of 10
Which of these offenses was not penalized by karet?
Question 9 of 10
According to Maimonides, what is the worst punishment for sinners?
Question 10 of 10
Does Judaism believe in a system of reward and punishment, according to the Bible?
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