Good and Evil

Question 1

Definition of conscience

Answer 1

Voice/feeling giving guidance on right and wrong behaviour

Question 2

Definition of absence of good

Answer 2

St Augustine suggested evil was absence of good. All things created good but free will can cause things to become evil

Question 3

Definition of free will

Answer 3

Belief God gave humans ability to make moral choices

Question 4

Who is Job?

Answer 4

Biblical character whose faith is tested

Question 5

Definition of Moral Evil

Answer 5

Evil and suffering caused by people

Question 6

Definition of Natural Evil

Answer 6

Evil and suffering caused by natural events e.g. earthquakes, volcanoes

Question 7

Definition of Original Sin

Answer 7

Sin brought into world at the Fall which Christianity teaches everyone is born with

Question 8

Definition of Psychological Evil

Answer 8

Evil created by psychological forces that shape our character e.g. patenting, schooling, diet, tv, film

Question 9

Definition of sacrifice

Answer 9

Giving up life for God

Question 10

Definition of Satan/Devil

Answer 10

Supernatural evil power

Question 11

Definition of The Fall

Answer 11

Disobedience of Adam and Eve which led to their expulsion from Garden of Eden

Question 12

Definition of Theodicies

Answer 12

Arguments justifying why there is evil in the world if God is good

Question 13

Quote for Lucifer was a fallen angel

Answer 13

“I saw Satan fall like lighting from heaven”

Question 14

What does God being more powerful than Devil show?

Answer 14

Good is stronger than bad

Question 15

What atoned for original sin?

Answer 15

Jesus crucifixion

Question 16

A good God would not allow people to suffer so…

Answer 16

• God doesn’t exist
• God isn’t all powerful
• God responsible for evil and suffering as well as good

Question 17

Suffering is a test

Answer 17

• Suffering helps develop character
• Suffering helps faith to grow (Story of Job)
• Suffering helps people to mature

Question 18

Christians may find moral way to behave by…

Answer 18

• Praying
• Following ten commandments
• Listen to conscience
• ‘Love thy Neighbour’
• Advice from priest or vicar
• Bible teachings
• Church sermons
• Faith in Jesus (WWJD) - ‘do unto others as you would have them do unto you’re (Golden Rule)
• Follow example of good Christians e.g. Mother Teresa

Question 19

Why do Christians follow Moral Code?

Answer 19

• God judges actions to see if they go to heaven or hell (Parable of the Sheep and the Goats)
• God is good, worship him
• Follow God’s rules to live in world of justice