Evil and Suffering

Question 1

What is moral evil?

Answer 1

Peoples behaviour which is deliberately cruel

Question 2

What is natural evil?

Answer 2

Events which harm or kill people but are not caused by humans

Question 3

Example of a moral evil.

Answer 3

The Holocaust

Question 4

Example of a natural evil.

Answer 4

A tsunami

Question 5

What is the name of the sacrament that Roman Catholics use for those who are sick?

Answer 5

Anointing of the sick

Question 6

Give the Bible reference
for the origins of the anointing of the sick
Sacrament

Answer 6

James 5:14

Question 7

What are the two sacraments of healing?

Answer 7

Anointing of the sick
Reconciliation

Question 8

What was this sacrament previously known as? - anointing of the sick

Answer 8

Last Rites

Question 9

Name 3 occasions on which we can receive the sacrament? - anointing of the sick

Answer 9

Before surgery or procedure
During a long term illness
Experiencing issues related to old age

Question 10

List at least 2 effects of the sacrament - anointing of the sick

Answer 10

Uniting the sick person with
the suffering of Jesus
Giving them strength and courage
Providing for the restoration of health
Imparting the forgiveness of sins
Helping the sick person for
preparation of passing to eternal life

Question 11

Name four spiritual benefits that this sacrament
can give us

Answer 11

Strength, courage, hope and
supporting of holy people

Question 12

What is evil?

Answer 12

It is the committing of harmful deeds, which is usually accompanied by suffering (pain or distress)

Question 13

True or false….This sacrament can only be
celebrated by the dead

Answer 13

False

Question 14

True or false……The Sacrament should only
be given to the dying

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Explain the key parts of the sacrament of the sick.

Answer 15

-The idea of the Sacrament of Anointing is that, through
the Church, Christ continues to care for, to heal, and to
forgive sins.
-if someone is A sick person they should be anointed before surgery if the
operation is a serious one.
- When a person is dangerously ill. The sacrament may be
given again if the person recovers on that occasion. If the
danger becomes greater in the same illness, the sacrament
may be given a second time, and so on. A person may be
anointed several times in his/her life.

Question 16

What is euthanasia

Answer 16

Euthanasia is ending the life of someone who is suffering, with the aim of preventing more suffering (‘mercy killing’ or ‘assisted dying’)

Question 17

What is voluntary euthanasia?

Answer 17

The person asks someone to help them die. Also known as assisted suicide

Question 18

What is involuntary euthanasia?

Answer 18

Others decide that it would be best for a person’s life to end, because they cannot make the decision themselves

Question 19

What is passive euthanasia?

Answer 19

Withdrawing medical treatment with the
intention of ending a person’s life.

Question 20

What is active euthanasia?

Answer 20

Taking action that brings about death.

Question 21

Should assisted dying be legal? - For

Answer 21

-terminally ill
-an adult suffering from a severe illness, for which no relief is known, should be entitled by law to the mercy of a painless death, if and only if, that is there expressed wish.
-it can quickly and humanely end a patient’s suffering

Question 22

Should assisted dying be legal? - against

Answer 22

• other alternatives
  -it will cause way more death as if someone becomes more dependent they will believe they are a burden
  -‘God made man in his own image’

Question 23

What is palliative care?

Answer 23

Pain relief (not curing illness)

Question 24

What is terminal illness?

Answer 24

Incurable disease that is expected to result in the death of the patient

Question 25

What is a hospice?

Answer 25

It is a place where care is given to people with a terminal illness. The doctors, nurses and other helpers have a special way of looking after people who are going to die

Question 26

3 ways a patient can make there room homely.-hospice

Answer 26

Put up photographs, pictures They can use there own sheets Meal times patients are given there favourite food and drink

Question 27

St Paul wrote a letter to the Corinthians in which he described what love meant, write out 3 things St Paul said “love was” and 3 things he said “love was not”

Answer 27

-love is patient and kind -love does not keep record of wrongs -love is eternal -love is not jealous or conceited or proud -love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable -love is not happy with evil

Question 28

What is an arranged marriage?

Answer 28

An arranged marriage is one in which the parents choose who their son or daughter will marry. The son or daughter makes the ultimate decision – they are free to reject as many potential marriage partners as they wish (it is not a forced marriage).

Question 29

What is a forced marriage?

Answer 29

A forced marriage is where one or both people do not (or in cases of people with learning difficulties or who are underage cannot) consent to the marriage and where duress is used to enforce the marriage

Question 30

What does 'duress' include?

Answer 30

It includes psychological, sexual, financial or emotional pressure and physical violence

Question 31

What does the Quran say about forced marriage?

Answer 31

Forced marriage is not accepted under islamic law

Question 32

What things should people look out for as signs of “forced marriage”?

Answer 32

A drop in grades Weight loss or self harm Unexpected absences

Question 33

What is the definition of physical abuse?

Answer 33

It is any intentional act causing injury or trauma to another person of bodily contact.

Question 34

What is sexual abuse?

Answer 34

Sexual assault happens when someone touches another person in a sexual manner or makes that person take part in sexual activity with them without there consent.

Question 35

What is verbal abuse?

Answer 35

It is the use of threatening, abusive or insulting language with the intention of causing someone else alarm or distress or harassing them

Question 36

What is psychological abuse?

Answer 36

It is the regular and deliberate use of words and non-physical actions, to manipulate, hurt, weaken or frighten someone

Question 37

What is financial abuse?

Answer 37

It can include withholding money, controlling all household spending, or refusing to include you in financial decisions.

Question 38

What is cyber abuse?

Answer 38

It is bullying and harassment using technology. This includes trolling, mobbing, stalking, grooming or any form of abuse online

Question 39

What is FGM?

Answer 39

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is the act of cutting some or all of a female person’s external genitals, for reasons which are not medical. It is also sometimes referred to as female circumcision.

Question 40

Why does FGM happen?

Answer 40

FGM is mainly carried out for cultural reasons. It is considered to be a tradition which promotes modesty and what is considered to be ‘appropriate’ sexual behaviour in women. It is supposed to put women off having sex, so that they don’t have sex before marriage and only have sex with one person (their husband). It is sometimes also considered to be a sign of religious faith, or a symbol of passing into adulthood

Question 41

Explain 3 places people can get help if they are suffering from domestic abuse, forced marriage or FGM.

Answer 41

FGM, you can contact the NSPCC FGM Helpline on 0800 028 3550 or email: fgmhelp@nspcc.org You can go to the police You can report it to a trusted adult You can report it to websites that can help

Question 42

What is the difference between consent and coercion?

Answer 42

Consent is the agreement or permission to engage in a particular action, while coercion is the act of forcing someone to do something against there will