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The problem of evil is not exclusively a Christian or Western philosophical concern. Every religious tradition that affirms some form of divine goodness, cosmic justice, or ultimate meaning must grapple with the reality of suffering. This lesson examines how Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam approach the problem of evil and suffering, and considers how these perspectives compare with the Western philosophical theodicies studied elsewhere in this course. For AQA A-Level Religious Studies, an awareness of diverse perspectives enriches evaluation and demonstrates sophisticated engagement with the topic.
Hindu approaches to suffering are grounded in the interconnected doctrines of karma, samsara (the cycle of rebirth), and moksha (liberation):
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