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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?

God is a teacher (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

With acceptance and understanding (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Personal tragedy. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

As deserving their suffering. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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