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level: Free Will & Sin

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level questions: Free Will & Sin

QuestionAnswer
what is sin?when people disobey God's laws and choose to do evil acts
where can we find an example of sin in the bible?genesis 3 - the fall
where do Jews believe we got free will from?a gift from God
the world was said to be of peace and harmony in the beginning. What changed this?the Original sin of Adam and Eve brought suffering into the world
what do rabbis believe the consequence of sin is?further evil one sin leads to another
what explanation do jews have for the evil prospering at the expense of good people?the evil are rewarded for what good they have done in this life, so nothing is owed to them in the afterlife the good are punished for what evil they have done in this life, so their reward in the afterlife is untarnished
give a biblical example of innocent people suffering due to natureJob The Book of Job
describe Job's storya good man loses his livelihood, family and health. He doesn't understand why but doesn't lose faith. It turns out God was tested him, and God had faith in Job.
Jews believe God is merciful despite the existence of suffering. What is their explanation for this?we are incapable of understanding the actions of an all powerful God. We need to have faith