Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Theodicy & Divine Justice
If God is good and all-powerful, why do the innocent suffer? This ancient question — theodicy — has produced some of the most profound philosophical and theological reflection in human history. Each tradition offers distinct frameworks for reconciling divine goodness with worldly pain.
Across the World's Religions
Christianity
- अभ्यास
- Theodicy — suffering redeemed through the Cross
- Key Text
- Romans 8:18-28; Job 38-42
Islam
- अभ्यास
- Divine wisdom (hikma) behind suffering; test of faith
- Key Text
- Quran 2:214, 21:35
Judaism
- अभ्यास
- Tzadik ve-ra lo — why do the righteous suffer?
- Key Text
- Job 1-42; Psalm 73; Habakkuk 1:13
Hinduism
- अभ्यास
- Karma resolves theodicy — suffering as fruit of past actions
- Key Text
- Bhagavad Gita 4:11; Brahma Sutra 2.1.34
Buddhism
- अभ्यास
- No creator-god theodicy; suffering explained by dependent origination
- Key Text
- SN 12.17 (Acela Sutta); MN 63