Good and Evil (key 2 mark questions)

Question 1

good/evil

Answer 1

good – that which is considered morally right, good and kind

evil – that which is considered extremely immoral, wicked and wrong

Question 2

forgiveness

Answer 2

To grant pardon for a wrongdoing;
to give up resentment and the desire to seek revenge Jesus forgave those who wronged him.

Question 3

freewill

Answer 3

The ability to make choices independently.
The belief that nothing is predetermined

Question 4

justice

Answer 4

Fairness; where everyone has equal provisions and equality of opportunity and receives what they are due.

Question 5

morality

Answer 5

Principles determining which actions are right or wrong.

Someone’s morality can be influenced by their religion, for example, Christians know what is good because of God, Jesus, and the Bible.

Question 6

pacifism

Answer 6

The belief that war and violence are unjustifiable.

Many Buddhists and Christians are pacifists because their religion teaches non-violence.

Question 7

conscience

Answer 7

A person’s moral sense of right and wrong.

Religious people may believe that the conscience is their inner guidance from God.

Question 8

suffering

Answer 8

Pain or distress
Suffering can be physical, emotional/psychological or spiritual.