Origin of Evil Flashcards
Who was Epicurus
A Greek philosopher who lived from 270 to 341 BC. He questioned whether God could be called good if the world is full of suffering
What is humanism
A belief system based on rational and scientific thought and the importance of humans rather than a supernatural God
Inter-Faith Dialogue
The discussion and coming together of people from different faiths to promote mutual understanding, respect and tolerance
Abortion
The deliberate ending of a pregnancy
Speciesism
Discrimination against other species that may look different to them
What do literalists believe
They believe in a word for word interpretation of the Bible
What do humanists believe
They believe there is no God and they believe it is possible to live a good and fulfilling life without following a traditional religion.
What do liberalists believe
They don’t believe in a word for word interpretation in the Bible and they take a more logical and rational approach to things that happen