Key Words Flashcards
Moral Evil
the result of the freely chosen attitudes and actions of people
Redemption
to make up for a fault or a mistake
Physical Evil
the result of accidents or natural causes
Sin
something regarded as being shameful, deplorable or utterly wrong
Mortal Sin
a sin regarded as involving total loss if grace
grave sin eg murder
cannot be forgiven by priest
Venial Sin
only partial loss of grace
small sin eg lying
Stolen Generation
the generation of Aboriginals removed from their families from 1900 to 1970
Racial Discrimination
rudeness or abusive behaviour towards members of another race
Reconciliation
to confess and become forgiven of sins
Restorative Justice
focuses on rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation with victims