Types Of Evil Flashcards
What is evil
Evil is something that is immoral bad harmful causes injury or suffering
What is moral evil
Actions done by humans which cause suffering
What is natural evil
Things which cause suffering but have nothing to do with humans
Why is moral evil seen as a problem
Because it’s humans inflicting pain on other humans
What do some argue about humans being to blame for moral evil ?
That god is to blame as he created humans therefore is responsible for their actions
Like parents are children
Why is natural evil seen as a problem ?
Because it causes suffering , however since it origins aren’t from humans
So its god to blame
What is argued according to genesis that gods to blame for natural evil
God created everything from nothing , including all the natural disasters in the world
God created a world in which he knew humans would suffer
Why do some disagree about blaming god for natural disasters
That humans are to blame as they don’t help eachother in these situations
Many natural disasters can be avoided through planning
Financial support and alternative energy sources
