Good and Evil Flashcards
what do Catholics mean by evil?
A lack of goodness. It’s the actions that we take which result in the suffering of others peoples suffering.
what are the two types of evil?
natural, and moral
How dose the story of Adam and Eve link to evil?
original sin was committed and evil entered the world
How are Catholics taught to interpret the story of Adam and eve?
as Fiction/Myth
what is the problem of evil?
why would and all powerful all loving god let people suffer
which philosopher developed the inconsistent triad?
J. L. Mackie and David Hume
What are the 3 parts of the inconsistent triad?
god’s all loving, god’s all powerful, evil exists
Catholics take an ambivalent view on evil. What dose this mean?
they think it’s nether a good nor a bad thing
What dose the story of Job teach about evil?
remain faithful and trust god when we suffer and we can’t understand god’s choies
why dose John hick believe evil is necessary?
help’s us to grow, suffering makes us better people
Do Catholics worship statuses
no it’s used as an aid
How do Catholics use statues
as an aid to worship- interception
Other than Jesus and Mary, which people have statues made of them?
