Common Beliefs about Suffering

Reflect on the statements below. Think about how strongly you agree or disagree with each one.
Name: 


  1. Suffering is necessary for personal growth.

    Yes
    No


  1. God wants us to suffer so we will learn how to be strong and resilient.

    Yes
    No


  1. God causes human suffering.

    Yes
    No


  1. God allows human suffering but does not directly cause it.

    Yes
    No


  1. God caused the suffering and death of Jesus.

    Yes
    No


  1. Jesus had to suffer and die in order to free us from sin.

    Yes
    No


  1. Suffering always has a purpose.

    Yes
    No


  1. Jesus is always with us when we suffer.

    Yes
    No


  1. Because Jesus was God, he didn’t experience suffering in the way we do.

    Yes
    No


  1. Christians have an obligation to assist those who are suffering.
    Yes
    No


  1. Suffering brings us closer to God.

    Yes
    No


  1. Some, but not all, suffering is caused by human sinfulness.

    Yes
    No





Mr. Geelan
Bishop Moore Catholic High School
Orlando, FL