Themes 3 & 4 Key Words Flashcards
Good
That which is considered morally right, beneficial and to our advantage
Evil
That which is considered extremely immoral, wicked and wrong
Forgiveness
To grant pardon for a wrongdoing; to give up resentment and the desire to seek revenge against a wrongdoer
Freewill
The ability to make choice voluntarily and independently. The belief that nothing is predetermined
Justice
Fairness; were everyone has equal provisions and opportunity
Morality
Principles and standards determine which actions are right or wrong
Punishment
A penalty given to someone for a crime or a wrong they have done
Sin
Deliberate immoral action, breaking a religious or moral law
Suffering
Pain or distress caused by injury, illness or loss. Suffering can be physical, emotional/psychological or spiritual
Censorship
The practice of suppressing and limiting access to materials considered obscene, offensive or a threat to security. People may also be restricted in their speech by censorship laws
Discrimination
Acts of treating groups of people, or individuals differently, based on prejudice
Extremism
Believing in and supporting ideas that are very far from what most people consider correct or reasonable
Human rights
The basic entitlements of all human beings, afforded to them simply because they are human
Personal conviction
Something a person strongly feels or believes in
Relative poverty
A standard of poverty measured in relation the standards of a society in which a person lives e.g. living on less than x% of average UK income
Absolute poverty
An acute state of deprivation, whereby a person cannot access the most basic of their human needs
Social justice
promoting a fair society by challenging injustice and valuing diversity. Ensuring that everyone has equal access to provisions, equal opportunities and rights
Prejudice
Pre-judging; judging people to be inferior or superior without cause
