'Not only so, but wec also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.'
Romans 5:3-5
when it comes to death, we believe that we will all die, and one day, all of God's faithful servants will go to heaven, where as those who have not believed in God will go to hell.
We believe both suffering and death occur, so that means they exist.
Christianity is not about suffering, but of healing.
Christianity
freedom to exercise any religion including Christianity.
Christianity views euthanasia as a sin. God has given you the gift of life and it would be wrong for you to reject that gift by killing yourself. Even if you are suffering, that too is part of God's mysterious plan. Right?
because there is evil in the world
Robert McMurdo has written: 'The mystery and ministry of suffering' -- subject(s): Christianity, Religious aspects of Suffering, Suffering
Legalistic and Liberal
Charles Ohlrich has written: 'The suffering God' -- subject(s): Christianity, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of Suffering, Suffering
Yes, Christianity like most religions was spread by the sword.
The Puritan views and attitudes led them to promote the idea of Protestant Christianity. At the foundation of Protestant Christianity are five basic views: Perseverance of saints, limited atonement, depravity, unconditional election, and irresistible grace.
Reginald Stackhouse has written: 'The Coming Age Revolution' 'Christianity and politics' -- subject(s): Christianity and politics, Church and state 'How can I believe when I live in a world like this?' -- subject(s): Christianity, Faith, Religious aspects of Suffering, Suffering, Theodicy 'Alive Again' 'Teach yourself Christianity and Politics'