End Of Years 9 Flashcards
What is morality
The ability to know the difference between right and wrong
What’s absolute morality
When something is always right or always wrong e.g. it’s wrong to kill someone
Relative morality
When something is right or wrong depending on the situation e.g. Murder is self defence
Prejudice
To pre-judge, when a person has a pre-conceived idea about someone. The idea tends to be unfavourable and is not based on facts
Discrimination
When a person is singled out because they are different and are treated differently. Can be positive or negative
Is there a purpose to suffering?
People who agree
Suffering is a test of faith
Suffering is a punishment for sin
Suffering is a part of gods plan
Is there a purpose to suffering?
People who disagree
Some suffering is pointless
Why is it that innocent people suffer
If God created the world then he would’ve created a world without suffering
What good if any comes out of suffering
We can learn from our mistakes and prevent it from happening again
If someone was ill and had cancer and survived then they will be a stronger person afterwards
The first truth
Dukkha means suffering and frustration
The second truth
Dukkha happens because people crave or want things
The third truth
If you stop craving then you stop suffering
The fourth truth
The middles way creates happiness
Wisdom
Right vision
Right emotion
Ethical conduct
Right speech
Right action
Right livelihood
Mental development
Right meditation
Right awareness
Right effort