UNIT 3 BITESIZE TEST Flashcards
What is moral evil?
Moral evil is the hurt that is caused by human choices.
What is natural evil?
Natural evil is the hurt that follows when the forces that shape the world come into play.
What is meant by ‘free will’?
Free will is God giving all human beings the right to make their own choices.
Why might suffering make people question the idea that God is all-loving and all-powerful?
Suffering may make people question the idea that God is all-loving and all-powerful as if God was all-loving and all-powerful he would end suffering.
What is meant by Satan or the Devil?
Satan or the Devil represents the power of evil that works against God’s goodness.
How does the Adam and Eve story show evil coming into the world?
The Adam and Eve story shows evil coming into the world because they use their free will to disobey God by eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
What would many Hindus say is the purpose of suffering?
Many Hindus would say the purpose of suffering is an opportunity to learn from previous mistakes and to put right past wrongs.
How would most Hindus say you should treat those who are suffering?
Most Hindus would say you should treat those who are suffering with compassion and care.
How do Muslims respond to suffering and evil?
The Muslim response to suffering and evil is the belief that this life is a test from Allah, and they must endure evil and suffering as a part of this test.
How might the suffering of others prepare Muslims for Paradise?
The suffering of others prepares Muslims for Paradise as it gives them a chance to be merciful towards those who are suffering.
