Americans see personal, societal reasons for suffering

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November 19, 2021

1. Views on human suffering and God’s role in it

Americans see personal, societal reasons for suffering

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1. Views on human suffering and God’s role in it
Most U.S. adults have given at least some thought to life’s big questions lately
Hearing about terrible things happening to people often makes Americans feel thankful for what they have, sad for those suffering
Most Americans say ‘bad things just happen’
Americans see personal, societal reasons for suffering
Most believers say they rarely or never get angry with God for allowing so much suffering in the world
Few U.S. believers say the suffering in the world has shaken their faith in God
Most do not see suffering as a punishment from God
U.S. adults say suffering comes primarily from the actions of people, not God
Most Americans say human beings have free will against God’s plans

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