Good And Evil

Question 1

What is soul making?

Answer 1

Some Christians believe that god allows suffering as this allows individuals to develop virtues

Question 2

What did St Augustine believe about evil

Answer 2

Everything was created in a state of goodness, but gods gift ‘free will’ enabled individuals to move away from being good

Question 3

What is the Original Sin?

Answer 3

Roman Catholics believe that due to the first sin ever committed that caused THE FALL, every baby is born the ORGINAL SIN

Question 4

Give some examples of what Christians believe about Evil

Answer 4

-beyond human understanding
-life as a test
-soul making
-st Augustine

Question 5

What did Irenaeus believe?

Answer 5

The first humans were not made perfect but more like children who must learn from there mistakes
Humans have the potential to be more like God. God allows evil in order for humans to develop and grow

Question 6

What is Mara?

Answer 6

Mara can be seen to be a representation of the three poisons
-greed
-ignorance
-hatred

Question 7

Why does the concept of evil not exist in Buddhism?

Answer 7

Buddhists believe that the three poisons are the root of all human suffering

Question 8

Does Mara exist?

Answer 8

Buddhists don’t believe Mara actually exists, he is a metaphor. He represents anything that stands in the way of a person becoming enlightened

Question 9

How are Buddhists contempt

Answer 9

Contentment lies in accepting things as they are and following the middle way- this is how Buddhists can begin to extinguish suffering

Question 10

Do Buddhists believe in free will

Answer 10

Buddhists don’t believe that we are completely independent
We are all reliant on something else

Question 11

What is the definition of Reformation

Answer 11

Giving the criminal a chance to change.
Eg getting an education, or counselling

Question 12

What is the definition of Vindication?

Answer 12

Making sure criminals are seen to be punished
Upholding the law

Question 13

Does Jesus agree with the Old Testaments view of punishment

Answer 13

No. ‘If someone strikes you on one cheek, offer them the other’

Question 14

Is there a Buddhism teaching that relates to punishment ?

Answer 14

Ahimsa - I will harm no living thing
If physical or capital punishment was done this would create bad karma for the person doing it

Question 15

What teachings in Buddhism show they believe in Reformation?

Answer 15

Metta ( loving kindness)
Karuna (compassion)

Question 16

Who was Elizabeth Fry?

Answer 16

Nineteenth century Quaker
Promoted:
Education
Reforming prisoners
Held bible readings for inmates

Question 17

What is a prison chaplain?

Answer 17

Traditionally a chaplain is a minister
Their job is to provide pastoral care for patients, pupils or prisoners

Question 18

Name an argument for Capital punishment?

Answer 18

People might be less likely to commit murder if they know they will face the death penalty

Question 19

Name an argument against capital punishment

Answer 19

Legal systems can fail, be corrupt ... innocent people may die
Little evidence to show it is an effective detterent