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What does it mean?
Human ignorance may be the reason why suffering or divine actions remain unexplained.
In plain terms
If we were better, we might understand why bad things happen.
What can you take from it?
Acceptance may be necessary when answers are unavailable.

Where it applies

  • existential crises
  • loss
  • philosophical debate

Putting it to work

  • reflect on human limits
  • seek meaning in suffering

Questions to consider

  • Why do you think bad things happen?

Another view

The existence of gods is not a proven fact for everyone.

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