Periagoge
Course

Faith and suffering — the theodicy question: A Deeper Look: Venture into one of humanity's oldest wrestling matches: why suffering exists alongside a benevolent god. You'll encounter the arguments that have shaped faith across centuries and discover what happens when you stop looking for easy answers.

Explore timeless arguments about suffering and faith that challenge easy answers and deepen your understanding of life's hardest questions.

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Concepts in this course
Concept
Annihilation of the Separate Self
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Bewilderment as Spiritual Path
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Love as Answer to Suffering
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The Beloved's Cruel Kindness
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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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Faith & Meaning
Rumi guides you through this course personally — adapting to your situation, not a script.