Good and Evil Flashcards
[Keyword] What does evil mean?
the absence of good and the impulse to seek our own desires at the expense of the good of others, which often results in suffering.
[Keyword] What does free will mean?
The decision-making part of a persons mind is called the will. A will is free if the person is able to choose right from wrong without being controlled by other forces.
[keyword] what does privation mean?
the loss or absence of a quality or something that is normally present. Evil is a privation of good.
[Keyword] What is suffering?
pain or loss which harms human beings. Some suffering is caused by other human beings , some is not.
What does goodness mean? [keyword]
The quality of being like god
Seeking the well being of others selflessly
What two things do Catholics talk about in response to evil
Free will
The original sin
What do Catholics say about free will?
It is a gift from God God created humans with the ability to choose between good and evil Human choice causes suffering Humans have abused the gift Suffering isn’t always caused by humans
What do Catholics say about the original sin
Genesis tells how Adam and Eve went against gods wishes and ate the fruit
Them eating the fruit is the first original sin
Also known as the fall
This fall caused pain and suffering to be in a perfect world
Since then all humans have tendency to go against god
Symbol that we all share responsibility for suffering
What did St. Augustine say about evil?
The existence of evil helps people to appreciate the good in the world. Eg/being unwell and being healthy
Evil is the absence of good things (privation)
God allows suffering because he is omnipotent and good, suffering can be beneficial
What darkness and light analogy did st Augustine use
To get rid of darkness, you simply turn on the light
Darkness is a privation of light
Darkness is a lack of light just like evil is a lack of good
