Suffering and Christianity

Is suffering beautiful?
Does it lead to a deeper appreciation of life?
Does it give us a sense of simplicity, kindness, humility?

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[ThePuppyTurtle]

Real Christians Believe Man is Evil and Inflicts suffering on Man

[Atheistblindchick]

@ThePuppyTurtle So, what about the suffering not caused by man, but by natural disasters, accidents, illness?

[On1onKn1ght]

C.S. Lewis isn't someone that a Christian should be proud to quote. His arguments for the existence of god are deeply flawed, and most laymen can debunk them with ease, yet to Christians he's revered as some sort of genius.

For example, "Mere Christianity" is a popular book that many Christians think proves their case, when in fact it does the opposite.

[kalsolarUK]

Great post, I think you've hit the nail on the head. I just hope the nail is not in too much pain. I would hate it to suffer. lol. Very insightful video, thanks!

[ThePuppyTurtle]

@Atheistblindchick Illness can be traced back to Original sin. Accidents are often the result of Carelessness on the part of either 1 or more of the victims, of a 3ed party. And Natural disasters can be traced back to the flood. which man was involved in making necessary.

[MegaMileyfan97]

The Christian faith is full of examples where Christians are encouraged to prove themselves to god. The idea that if you sacrifice for god, that you'll be saved forever. Fear of death yes, but if you suffer a little bit, to prove your worth... Take lent: common Christian practice to give up something you enjoy to show your love for god. I know I love my girlfriend, I think I'll ask her to give up chocolate for me. Sound a little bit selfish?

[DeathofSpeech]

You are one of the genuinely beautiful people of this world. Thank you.

[Pushtrak]

@DarkDDexter Very well said. I was going to say something just like that myself.

It isn't like you get a person and add suffering and you get the same thing every time. Some people will grow through it. Some will just get bitter, and there are all other forms of response in between.

[DarkDDexter]

I think the attitude comes from a deep desire to make suffering meaningful. After all, something becomes infinitely more bearable when it has meaning, and purpose. Even if the purpose can't be known, reasoned or felt, merely believing that there is a purpose, can ease the psychological effects of suffering.

The phrases "my faith is my shield" and the "the full armour of god" can have some truth, if only because of the power of belief, that is holding onto meaning in meaningless suffering.

[HaleyMary]

Well said. :) There are so many stories in the bible of war and sacrifice that sometimes I find it hard to see where they (Christians) see any goodness in the religion. You make a good point that suffering doesn't help people feel good about life. If anything, it tends to make people feel miserable.

[happysplodie]

The Christian faith is full of examples where Christians are encouraged to prove themselves to god. The idea that if you sacrifice for god, that you'll be saved forever. Fear of death yes, but if you suffer a little bit, to prove your worth... Take lent: common Christian practice to give up something you enjoy to show your love for god. I know I love my girlfriend, I think I'll ask her to give up chocolate for me. Sound a little bit selfish?

[purpleguy319]

Note i'm not a christian. I'm an Atheist and a Sensate (a life ideology). I not answering your "why do chirstian like suffering" question cause i'm not one. I'm just throwing my views of suffering into the ring.

If your suffering learn from it and try to better you life. If you suffer then die, well the world is a cruel terrible place and atleast your not suffering anymore.