Project 1 the problem of evil

Question 1

What do Christianity’s believe original sin caused?

Answer 1

Christians believe that original sin caused humans to lose their immortality and because of this all humans will one day die.

Question 2

Suffering caused by death is therefore…?

Answer 2

Suffering caused by death is therefore a direct result of original sin.

Question 3

Why might god not be omnipotent?

Answer 3

If god is benevolent then he world care enough to stop the suffering caused by evil, but he hasn’t.

Question 4

Why might god not be benevolent?

Answer 4

If he is omnipotent and has the power to stop suffering but he hasn’t, maybe he doesn’t care enough.

Question 5

Meaning of moral evil?

Answer 5

Suffering caused by the actions of humans beings.

Question 6

Meaning of natural evils?

Answer 6

Suffering caused by no direct fault of humans. Includes natural disasters, such as earthquakes and floods.

Question 7

Why do some Christian’s see the world as a test?

Answer 7

Humans evil is something humans should deal with, while natural disasters is a way to show love.

Question 8

Why is Christian aid a great way for Christian’s to show benevolence?

Answer 8

Christian’s aid stand for fight injustice, respond to humanitarian emergencies, campaign for change, and help people claim the services and rights they are entitled to.

Question 9

In the sense the world is a test why would Christian aid be a great way to “pass the test”?

Answer 9

To show god that the Christian is following his teachings and repenting evil.