Good and Evil (coping/moral Code) Flashcards
Finish the quote: “cast all your anxiety on him….. what does it suggest?
because he cares for you” - suggests that God is omnibenevolent and cares for everyone, so he will help you and do with your worries if you pray to him
Finish the quote: “this is the confidence we have in approaching God…
….that if we ask anything according to his will,he hears us”
Why do Christians pray to god to help them with suffering?
1) give them strength
2) give them hope
3) connect with god
Why do some Christians think that praying is not the best way to cope with suffering?
Because god gave us free will so shouldn’t intervene with suffering- should cope with it in a more practical way
How else might Christians cope with suffering apart from praying?
More practical way e.g going to church or priest
What bad things might praying cause?
False hope that leads to more suffering
What might buddhists think is the best way to deal with suffering?
Meditation
What do some christians believe their conscience is?
The voice of god within through the holy spirt
Finish the quote “god through Jesus Christ… what does it suggest
Will judge the secret thoughts of all” - suggests that god know our thoughts -omniscient and guides us to right and wrong - judges thoughts as well as actions
Finish the quote: “love the lord your god with all…
….soul and with all your mind”
Finish the quote “blessed are the merciful for they…
Shall obtain mercy”
“Blessed are the peace makers….
For they shall be children of god”
Who came up with the inconsistent triad?
J.L Mackie
What is the inconsistent triad?
If god is omnibenevolent, omnipotent and omniscient why does evil exist?
