Do other religions have any notion of suffering being for good?
Christianity seems to be clear that God uses suffering for our good. Do other religions have any notion of this? How do they handle suffering?
Do other religions have any notion of suffering being for good?
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Do other religions have any notion of suffering being for good?
Post #1Proverbs 18:17 The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
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Re: Do other religions have any notion of suffering being for good?
Post #2Buddhists consider suffering to be the means of stretching the heart so that empathy is possible. Muslims consider suffering to be a virtue. Jihad means to suffer, struggle, strain.
The only religion I'm aware of that frowns on suffering is charismatic Christians who believe in health and wealth spirituality.
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Re: Do other religions have any notion of suffering being for good?
Post #3A slight clarification. Charismatic Christianity is not a religion, it is a branch of the religion called Christianity, and they aren't the only branch that teaches this. This is yet another area that Christianity can't reach agreement on.RugMatic wrote: ↑Thu Feb 27, 2025 11:06 am
Buddhists consider suffering to be the means of stretching the heart so that empathy is possible. Muslims consider suffering to be a virtue. Jihad means to suffer, struggle, strain.
The only religion I'm aware of that frowns on suffering is charismatic Christians who believe in health and wealth spirituality.
So, as to the O.P., no Christianity is not clear on this.
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Re: Do other religions have any notion of suffering being for good?
Post #4I thought buddhists were avoiding suffering at all costs?RugMatic wrote: ↑Thu Feb 27, 2025 11:06 am
Buddhists consider suffering to be the means of stretching the heart so that empathy is possible. Muslims consider suffering to be a virtue. Jihad means to suffer, struggle, strain.
The only religion I'm aware of that frowns on suffering is charismatic Christians who believe in health and wealth spirituality.
I don't think Jihadists consider suffering a virtue, struggle sure, but the point there is to make the other person suffer.
Proverbs 18:17 The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
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