Good and Evil Flashcards
Define the word ‘evil’
The absence of good
What are the two types of suffering?
- Natural
- Moral
Name an example of Natural Evil
- Earthquakes
- Tsunamis
- Droughts
- Famine
- Volcanic Eruptions
Name an example of Moral Evil
- Terrorism e.g. 9/11
- Murders e.g. Moors murders
What is the In-consistent triad?
- Theory by J.L.Mackey
- If God is all knowing and all loving why is there suffering… because there is suffering we can say that maybe there isn’t a God
What theories do Christian have about why there is suffering? (5)
- Freewill
- Test from God
- Causes us to do good things
- Brings us closer to God
- Ineffible plan
What is original sin?
The belief that we are born sinful
What is the fall?
When Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate the fruit and so were kicked out of the garden of Eden
What is the Eucharist?
Communion. The drinking of wine and bread to symbolize the body and blood of Christ
Define the word ‘conscience’
- The knowing of right and wrong
- God’s voice within us
What is the ineffible plan?
The theory that God has made a pre-plan for us
What are the three appearances of the devil?
- Adam&Eve
- Job
- Jesus tempted by the devil in the desert
What is a quote for the devil?
- “I saw Satan fall like lightening from heaven” Luke 10v18
- “Satan, who leads the whole world astray.” Revelation 12v9
What are the sources of Christian moral behavior?
- Bible
- Church
- Prayer
- Other Christians
- Informed conscience
- Law
What are the sources of Christian moral behavior?
- Bible
- Church
- Prayer
- Other Christians
- Informed conscience
- Law
