For most religions, suffering is the result of human failure or the lack of human understanding. In monotheistic or most Western religions, suffering is wrapped up in the concept of sin and human failing. In the Eastern religions, suffering is the result of humankind's lack of understanding, or enlightenment. Whatever the source of suffering is — human failure or human "blindness" — religions give their members hope by offering ways to overcome the suffering. In Western religions, the goal is salvation; in Eastern religions, it's enlightenment. Suffering is something that people from any religion can relate. However, each religion deals with their struggles differently. Based off the religions we discussed in class, I found the methods or theories utilized to manage their anguish very interesting. The founding of each religion has a story of their people suffering. Based on their experiences the people of the various religions find a way to express their pain either songs or stories. All the religions seem to have a trend that one cannot understand the true meaning of the pain expressed unless they understand or have been through it before. I would like to show some examples of the religions’ songs or stories that regard suffering. In order for the people of any religion to experience their God or Gods they must understand the bad or evil side of life to notice the good and moral side of life provided by their faith.
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