Good And Evil

Question 1

The fall?

Answer 1

The Adam and Eve story. Called it as it describes the fall of mankind and how sin entered the world

Question 2

Story of job?

Answer 2

Job was tested by God but did not lose faith during period of suffering
God gave into devils temptation

Question 3

Original sin?

Answer 3

Idea that Adam and Eve became sinners when they disobeyed God by eating the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden. This sin has been passed on to all their descendants.

Question 4

The devil?

Answer 4

A fallen angel that C’s believe tried to tempt people on Earth. He doesn’t live in hell+isn’t as powerful as God. In the story of ‘The Fall’ he appeared as a serpent to Adam and Eve.

Question 5

Salvation?

Answer 5

The idea that people are saved from sin and death through the death and resurrection of Jesus

Question 6

The problem of evil?

Answer 6

A concept that challenged God’s existence due to the existence of evil and suffering.

Question 7

Free will?

Answer 7

The idea that humans are free to make their own decisions and choices

Question 8

Moral evil?

Answer 8

This is suffering caused by human beings eg murder,theft

Question 9

The Atonement?

Answer 9

God’s attempt to forgive people of their sun through the sacrifice of Jesus

Question 10

Omnipotent?

Answer 10

God is all powerful

Question 11

Omniscient?

Answer 11

God is all knowing

Question 12

Benevolent?

Answer 12

God is all loving

Question 13

Redemption?

Answer 13

The act of saving someone from sin/evil

Question 14

Sin?

Answer 14

An act of disobedience against the rules of God

Question 15

Parable?

Answer 15

A Bible story that illustrates a moral or religious meaning

Question 16

Christians beliefs about good and evil?

Answer 16

God is source of all goodness, humans created in his image+have responsib-ility to live in way that’s pleasing to him. Moral code given by god in bible is what C’s follow to live good life. Evil is not seen as result of not following God, evil is often seen in character of devil.

Question 17

Ideas where evil comes from? (U)

Answer 17

Upbringing- believe that evil happens b’cos it’s in the mind. The way a person has been brought up or what’s happened to them can affect the way they act.

Question 18

Ideas about where evil comes from? (D)

Answer 18

The devil- believe that evil in world’s caused by devil who causing pain by influencing ppl 2 making bad choices. Devil was a good angel created by G but tried to become as powerful as G. Bible mentions uprising in heaven by Devil recruiting other angels to fight against G. G banished all bad angels from heaven. Devil often represented as force of evil in bible eg tempts A+E. C’s think G will destroy devil in hell but atm he serves purpose as a testing angel. Some question why G would create D in 1st place.

Question 19

Christians and morality 1.

Answer 19

C’s would be expected to behave in righteous manner die to 10 commandments in the Bible eg thou shall not steal.

Question 20

Christians and morality 2.

Answer 20

Jesus’ teachings are also v important; J said greatest commandments are to love God and love thy neigh. 4 C’s this means they should try to help others+ having a loving+caring attitude

Question 21

Christian and morality 3.

Answer 21

Parables in the Bible are stories that have a hidden meaning. The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches people that they should care for everyone, even enemies

Question 22

Christians and morality 4.

Answer 22

C’s believe God has provided them with a sense of right or wrong when they speak of a conscience or soul.

Question 23

More info on the problem of evil?

Answer 23

It’s a concept that can challenge belief in G. If G is omni../benevolent, why does he allow suffering to exist when he has power to stop it?

Question 24

Atheists response to problem of evil?

Answer 24

A’s would claim that this challenges the qualities that the God is supposed to have and ultimately suffers that he does not exist.

Question 25

Theists solutions to why an all powerful God would allow evil and suffering?

Answer 25

• Pain and suffering is a test of faith in G, will eventually be rewarded (JOB)
• has to be evil so we no what goodness is
• evil/suffering is a result of freewill
• G doesn’t cause suffering, D does
• J suffered on Earth-> it’s a part of life that no one in immune from while on Earth

Question 26

Natural evil?

Answer 26

This is suffering in the world caused by nature eg floods, earthquakes