Human suffering happens every day, everywhere, in many types and ways all around us. We do not always see it, but that does not mean it does not exist. When we do see it exist we commonly ask ourselves, "Does human suffering have meaning?" I can answer this question easily. Yes, it does have meaning. I can answer this because of the four readings we read. However, as I examine this question deeper I see that the four readings have different ideas on "meaning" or the reason for suffering. Looking at the definition of the verb (to) suffer, "feel or undergo pain; sustain damage or loss," we see that suffering is something that can happen because of more than one action. Each of the readings explained a different way of suffering. In their basics, some described mental suffering and others described physical suffering. But, more deeply than that each reading contains a certain kind of suffering. The Epic of Gilgamesh describes that suffering is caused by death. The Book of Job describes how suffering is caused by sickness, loss of possessions, or loved ones. Buddhist explains suffering caused by our mental anguish. Night describes suffering caused by others. These readings give us meaning to suffering so that in the f
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We would suffer mentally because of our desire and cravings. They believe that the cause of suffering is desire and craving. These grown-up versions of the childish games are our desires and cravings.
Yes, suffering does have meaning. This would be physical suffering and mental suffering. It was physical suffering when he was struck with sores about his body. To Job, suffering happens as a result of God testing us. "The way of life which is free from all worldly passion and suffering can only be known through Enlightenment, and Enlightenment can only be attained though the discipline of the Noble Eightfold Path. It is our want for something that we can not obtain that makes us suffer.
The Buddhists have other reasons for why we suffer mentally. He deeply mourned his brother's death. "
The book Night gave us an example of physical suffering. The Book of Job is one of the teachings of the Bible, a spiritual and religious guide. uture we can avoid suffering, and if we can not avoid it we can at least explain it. The Jews were put through tremendous hardships, suffering greatly.
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