U3 Good & Evil Flashcards
Keywords: Good
That is considered morally right (beneficial)
Example- helping someone carry shopping bags
Keywords: Evil
That which is considered immoral (wicked)
Example- Murdering someone
Keywords: Forgiveness
To grant pardon for wrongdoing
Example- Jesus taught forgiveness “Forgive them for they know not what they have done”
Keywords: Free will
Ability to make choices
Example- God gave humans the ability to choose right or wrong
Keywords: Justice
Where everyone has equal provision and opportunity
Example- a killer is punished for murdering by being sent to prison
Keyword: Morality
Principles and standards determining which actions are right or wrong Example-there is absolute and relative morality
Keywords: Punishment
A penalty give me to someone for a crime or wrong they have done.
Example- prison is a type of punishment
Keywords: Sin
Deliberate immoral actions, braking a religious or moral law
Example- “thou shall not commit adultery”
Keywords:Suffering
Pain or distress caused bus injury or loss. Suffering can be physical/psychological or spiritual
Example- Some people believe God cannot exist because there is much suffering in the world
Keyword: Erroneous
Incorrect or wrong
What do we use to make moral decisions?
- Holy Leaders
- Law
- Parents
- Influences
- Bible
- Qur’an
How does Christians view Virtue?
- Personal qualities that people should show
- Virtues aren’t rules to follow they are considered attributes of a good person
What are the 7 virtues in Catholics eyes?
Love, Faith, and hope, wisdom, courage, moderation & fairness
What are Christian view on Sin?
Deliberate actions a person does that breaks religions laws- Gods rules
What are the 7 deadly sins that catholics believe?
List, gluttony, greed, sloth,wrath,envy, and pride. These sins distract a person from God
Keywords: Hudud
Punishments that are set by Allah
What causes Crime
- Poverty
- Peer Pressure
- The media
- Poor education
- Your genes
What do Christians believe causes Crime
Poverty, poor education, drug addiction, mental health, abuse and more
A Quote about Christian views on Crime
“Let every person be subject to the governing authority ” Roman 13.1
What are Muslims vies on the causes of crime
Poverty- reduced through Zakah & Sadaqah
Mental health- people suffering are excused from practicing the five pillars
Addiction- Alcohol & drug use is haram
Upbringing- Muslims are obligated to teach their children morality & faith
Quote from the Qur’an about Muslims view on causes of crime
“God demands justice, doing good” Qur’an 16:90
Christian Quite on Justice & Punishment
“But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream.” Amos 5:24
