This Doctrine is about evil and suffering. It outlines questions, which emerge within the minds of individuals, which question their faith. These include questions such as, " Why is there suffering in the world?" And when such an emphasis is placed towards the creator of the world himself, the questions then begin to pile; "if god is so powerful, why does he not overrule suffering and evil?" This doctrine reveals the reasoning behind the presence of evil and suffering throughout the world. An example of this is that, "God allows temporary evil and suffering to occur, in order to allow free will beings to have the ability to love and make choices". Some may assume that wrong choices made throughout our lives are the result of evil and suffering, where in fact physical pain is actually vital to our survival as human beings.
When was this teaching defined?.
In order to detect when this Doctrine was defined, it is important to realise that this doctrine, is not a piece of Information you find in a textbook, but a Christian belief. A belief in such that it may only be defined within the eyes of individuals, as they themselves make choices about life and their beliefs in life after death. Through History (The Bible) and the Catholic Church however, sermons and Christian publications may impact on our faith, and therefore will introduce new teachings about evil and suffering as perceived by individuals.
Has this teaching changed over the years?.
This Doctrine has not changed. However it may be viewed "different" to an extent. This is evident in the vast and controversial questions of life, which are considered fundamental, and have been seen to expand and generate into many different forms throughout time.
On which Scripture passage is this teaching based?.
This Doctrine is based upon the scripture passage of Adam and Eve in the book of Gen 3:8-24. And can be seen clearly when Eve gave into the evil temptations of Satin, and by ignoring the commandments of God, she was faced with suffering and consequences.
