When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold S. Kushner Quiz
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What is the main issue with the six solutions mentioned in the text?

  • Expectation
  • Belief
  • Assumption
  • Certainty (correct)

Which aspect does the book 'When Bad Things Happen to Good People' focus on?

  • Why bad things happen (correct)
  • How to avoid bad things
  • When good things happen
  • How to justify bad things

What is the main message conveyed about faith in the text?

  • Faith will always be rewarded
  • Faith leads to eternal happiness
  • Faith is being tested by God (correct)
  • Faith is irrelevant

What role does God play in our suffering?

<p>God is a teacher (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest we should approach our response to bad things happening?

<p>With acceptance and understanding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Harold Kushner write the book 'When Bad Things Happen to Good People'?

<p>To address the anger towards God of those struggling with faith. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What compelled Harold Kushner to 'rethink' everything he had been taught about God?

<p>Personal tragedy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Chapter One, what is the main dilemma discussed by Harold Kushner?

<p>The existence of evil in a world created by a loving God. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the question of why bad things happen to good people considered important according to the text?

<p>It challenges the belief in a just and loving God. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Harold Kushner describe those who blame themselves for their suffering?

<p>As deserving their suffering. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What assumption about God's control over the world troubles many people, as mentioned in the text?

<p>God could stop evil but chooses not to. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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