Question

What does the story of Job tell us about the suffering of the innocent? Why do bad things happen to good or innocent people?

Answer 1

It is not that bad things happen to only good or innocent people. It may happen to anyone. Basically, good and bad is something which is subjective in nature. It is the perspective which one holds towrads life in general that determines whether the individual will feel positive and motivated to overcome the distress or will feel depressed and gloomy. How one percieves the environmental distresses is also based on the socialization of emotions as well. How the information is interpreted is also dependent upon the way we have been socialized by our parents and significant others. In other words, if we have learned at seeing the positive things that are hidden in the not so welcoming situations, tehn we will look at the things and situations in a positive manner. Moreover, if one is free from cognitive errors, the errors in perception, then exxageration of negativity will be minimal and realistic. So, it may be concluded that it is not that bad things happen to only good or innocent people. It may happen to anyone, everyone is susceptible to enviornmental hazards.