Issues of Good and Evil Key Concepts Flashcards
To help learn the key concepts for the Issues of Good and Evil section of the Religious, philosophical and ethical studies in the modern world component.
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Good
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That which is considered morally right, beneficial and to our advantage.
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Evil
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That which is considered extremely immoral, wicked and wrong.
3
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Forgiveness
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- To grant pardon for a wrong doing.
- To give up resentment and the desire to seek revenge against the wrongdoer.
4
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Free Will
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- The ability to make choices voluntarily and independently.
- The belief that nothing is predetermined.
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Justice
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Fairness; where everyone has equal provisions and opportunity.
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Morality
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Principles and standards determining which actions are right or wrong.
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Punishment
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A penalty given to someone for a crime or wrong they have done.
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Sin
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Deliberate immoral action, breaking a religious or moral law.
9
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Suffering
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- Pain or distress caused by injury, illness or loss.
- Suffering can be physical, emotional/psychological or spiritual.
