Periagoge
Course

Faith and suffering — the theodicy question: Foundations: Establish the essential concepts and traditions that address faith's encounter with suffering. You'll know what others have found and why the question endures.

Explore timeless traditions that grapple with faith amid suffering. Discover why the theodicy question remains central to examined living and belief.

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Concepts in this course
Concept
Annihilation of the Separate Self
Concept
Bewilderment as Spiritual Path
Concept
Love as Answer to Suffering
Concept
The Beloved's Cruel Kindness
Concept
The Field Beyond Right and Wrong
AI prompts in this course
AI Prompt
A Hard Question About Faith and suffering — the theodicy question
AI Prompt
What's Holding You Back with Faith and suffering — the theodicy question?
AI Prompt
If You're Honest About Faith and suffering — the theodicy question...
AI Prompt
What Would Change if You Got Faith and suffering — the theodicy question Right?
AI Prompt
Faith and suffering — the theodicy question and the Choices You're Making
Part of these journeys
Journey
Examine Faith and suffering — the theodicy question Honestly
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