Evil And Suffering Flashcards by Charlie Jeavons | Brainscape

Q

Name 2 examples of moral evil

A

Murder

Rape

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If god was omnipotent …

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He’d have the power to remove it

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If god was omni benevolent ….

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Would not want his creation to suffer

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If god was omniscient …

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Would know how to remove evil

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Q

Explain the Christian response that it is planned

A

God created perfect world

Adam and Eve = original sin

As punishment we were separated from god

Led to evil and suffering

Jesus sent to save

Eg - BAPTISM

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Explain the Christian response it is a test

A

Test from god

Some reject

Some grow closer

Results determine afterlife

Eg - STEPHEN SUTTON

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Explain the Christian response it is because of free will

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Not gods choice

Can choose evil and suffering occurs

Eg - MURDER

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Explain the Christian response that god knows

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God knows and we don’t

Ultimate plan

Must trust

Eg - we sometimes enjoy things unexpected

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Q

Name 2 examples of natural evil!

A

Floods

Volcanic eruptions

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