These sins cause suffering to others and therefore is frowned upon by Christians. ... Kushner who writes "some interpret suffering as a test of an individual's spirit and commitment to God. Abraham was tested by God when God commanded him to sacrifice his son, Isaac. ... So, too God sends such tests and afflictions only to people God knows are capable of handling them, so that they and others can learn the extent of their spiritual strength.... In Judaism, suffering is usually associated with sin and punishment; however some passages recommend sacrificial suffering and acknowledge ...

• Word Count: 2219
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Humans are the highest creatures here on earth and have godlike characteristics within them but the human right to free will is bound to test those characteristics. ... When followers turn away from God and act in disobedience from his word that is called "sin". Christianity's notion of "original sin" teaches that man is bent on sin and has inherited this through Adam and Eve. ... An Islamic life is one of tests and if Allah and if his guidance has been rejected in any way, it is a sin. ...

• Word Count: 1716
• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: High School

With over an 800% increase of people living together before or in place of marriage and with over 50% of all marriages being preceded by a trial marriage of cohabitation, people are marrying later because they have an inclination to test the relationship through cohabitation. ... Muslims are supposed to marry early so protect themselves from having sexual relations outside of marriage, which is a major sin. ... Marriage provides a guard against sin, "They [wives] are like garments for you, and you are like garments for them."" ...

• Word Count: 2151
• Approx Pages: 9
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

To suffer pain is a true test of faith. Life becomes a test for that person, and if he or she remains close to God, then he or she passes the test. ... If a person does commits a sin then he/she must repent to God, and ask for forgiveness. ...

• Word Count: 1971
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

In Christianity, women are viewed and treated with a little bit better dignity than women who are in Eastern religions, however women are held accountable for the first original sin, which separated man from God. ... Jesus had a love and understanding for the equality of women that was far from common practice during the time and was often tested by others. ...

• Word Count: 1779
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate