Evil & Suffering

Question 1

give two examples of suffering in the world today (2)

Answer 1

1) murder

2) illness

Question 2

give two examples of evil in the world today (2)

Answer 2

1) Moral Evil – Suffering caused by the cruel or uncaring actions of humans. Eg. murder
2) Natural Evil – Things that cause suffering but have nothing to do with humans. Eg. The Japanese Tsunami

Question 3

give two examples of moral evil (2)

Answer 3

1) theft

2) murder

Question 4

give two examples of natural evil (2)

Answer 4

1) Earthquakes

2) illness & disease

Question 5

give two ways christians may respond to the problem of evil and suffering in the world today (2)

Answer 5

1) donate to charities to aid those suffering

2) pray to God in hope that he will help in response to suffering and evil

Question 6

give two ways that the presence of evil & suffering in the world today may present problems for christians today (2)

Answer 6

1) may wonder if God is omnipotent, he should be able to get rid of evil
2) if God is omniscient, he should know how to get rid of evil

Question 7

give two examples of moral evil (2)

Answer 7

1) murder

2) theft

Question 8

give two examples of natural evil (2)

Answer 8

1) earthquakes

2) disease

Question 9

Explain two ways the problem of evil and suffering may influence Christians today. (4)

Answer 9

1)

Question 10

Explain two Christian teachings about evil and suffering. Refer to sacred writings or another source of
Christian belief and teaching in your answer. (5)

Answer 10

1) Evil exists as a test of faith as God is omnibenevolent therefore there must be an external reason for the existence of evil
2) teaches that evil entered the world as a result of Adam and Eve’s disobedience by eating fruit from the tree of knowledge. “When the woman saw the fruit of the tree she took some and ate it.” every human birthed after has free will to choose whether they want to do bad deeds or not.