Lesson 4 to 9 - Battle Between Good And Evil (Activity 1 to 6) Flashcards
What is the ripple effect?
It is when an action creates waves of impact that grow, reaching and influencing people beyond the initial moment.
How does the story of Adam and Eve relate to us?
The story is about us, and the human condition in which we find ourselves.
What unique ability did God give humans in the Garden of Eden?
God gave humans free will, allowing them to choose between good and evil.
How does the story of Adam and Eve explain the origin of sin?
By choosing to disobey God, Adam and Eve introduced sin into the world, which led to “original sin”—a tendency to sin in all humans.
What command did God give Adam and Eve, and what happened when they disobeyed?
God told them not to eat from the tree; tempted by the serpent, they disobeyed and became aware of their nakedness.
What were the effects of Adam and Eve’s sin, and how did God respond?
Sin led to broken relationships with God, each other, and creation, yet God showed mercy by clothing them.
How do people come to understand suffering and evil as they mature?
They recognize that suffering and pain exist in the world, described as evil, but it’s crucial to see evil not as a separate entity.
What is the Catholic understanding of evil?
Catholics view evil as the absence of good, arising from denying others’ dignity and equality.
How is physical evil exemplified?
Physical evil includes natural disasters, such as floods and bushfires, causing loss, disruption, and death.
What is moral evil?
Moral evil results from individuals’ choices and attitudes, causing suffering from their actions or others’.
How do physical and moral evil contribute to suffering?
Both types of evil cause significant suffering, affecting individuals and communities through disasters or harmful actions.
Why does God allow physical evil and suffering?
Suffering is a reality, and physical evil exists alongside physical good.
How is the natural world characterized in relation to physical evil?
Larger creatures consume smaller ones; destruction can lead to new growth.
What are some examples of the duality in nature?
The sun brings warmth, while tsunamis can cause devastating destruction.
What is moral evil, and how does it arise?
Moral evil results from actions that contradict God’s law of love.
