1.1.6 (The problem of evil and suffering and loving and rightous god) Flashcards
What do Christians believe their punishment is for the original sin ?
Loose their immortality
What happens if Humans continue to disobey God ?
Their sin creates further suffering in the world
define evil
Everything that is the opposite of good; that which is wicked and causes suffering.
If god is benevolent then he would care enough to stop the suffering caused by evil, but he hasn’t; perhaps he is not ….
Omnipotent - all powerful
If God is omnipotent and has the power to stop suffering but he hasn’t, maybe he doesn’t care enough so he isn’t …
Benevolent - all loving
What is the Christian view of suffering and how it is created ?
Sinful nature of Humans - disease, famine and war all come from in the evil of humans
Define Moral evil
Suffering caused by the actions of human beings
define natural evil
Suffering created through no direct fault of humans. This includes al natural disasters tidal waves , earthquakes and forest fires.
Why do some Christians believe natural disasters are a good thing ?
Without natural disasters there would be no opportunity for people to show their love for others as they are people in need
What do some Christians believe why suffering happens and why does god create it ?
God has a purpose which humans don’t understand. Suffering therefore has a purpose which is not fully understood and it’s a opportunity to understand the suffering Jesus went through.
