Issues of Good and Evil Unit 1

Question 1

Good

Answer 1

That which is considered morally right, or beneficial
and to our advantage

Question 2

Evil

Answer 2

That which is considered extremely immoral, wicked and wrong

Question 3

Forgiveness

Answer 3

To grant pardon for a wrongdoing; to give up resentment and
the desire to seek revenge against a wrongdoer.

Question 4

Free will

Answer 4

The ability to make choices (particularly moral choices)
voluntarily and independently. The belief that nothing is predetermined.

Question 5

Justice

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Morality

Answer 6

Principles and standards determining which actions are right or wrong.

Question 7

Pacifism

Answer 7

The belief that war and violence are unjustifiable, for example, Quakers take a pacifist stance

Question 8

Conscience

Answer 8

A person’s moral sense of right and wrong. Religious people
may believe that the conscience is their inner guidance from
God.

Question 9

Suffering

Answer 9

Pain or distress caused by injury, illness or loss. Suffering
can be physical, emotional/psychological or spiritual.