Evil and suffering (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Moral evil definition
Moral evil definition
Suffering caused by human actions & choices (e.g. murder, war)
Natural evil definition
Natural evil definition
Suffering from natural processes (e.g. earthquakes, diseases)
Why moral evil exists
Why moral evil exists
Humans have free will & sometimes choose to hurt others
Term: philosophical challenge of evil existing
Term: philosophical challenge of evil existing
Problem of evil
Omnibenevolent meaning
Omnibenevolent meaning
All-good and loving
Omniscient meaning
Omniscient meaning
All-knowing
Omnipotent meaning
Omnipotent meaning
All-powerful
Inconsistent Triad challenge
Inconsistent Triad challenge
If God is omnibenevolent, omniscient & omnipotent, why does evil exist?
How evil entered the world (Bible)
How evil entered the world (Bible)
Through human disobedience
Job's response to his suffering
Job's response to his suffering
Didn't blame God; accepted it as part of God's plan
St Augustine's theodicy view
St Augustine's theodicy view
Allowing free will creates greater good than forcing goodness
St Irenaeus's view on suffering
St Irenaeus's view on suffering
Necessary for human development & spiritual growth
Catholic response: spiritual practice for suffering
Catholic response: spiritual practice for suffering
Prayer - provides strength & comfort
Who founded the Samaritans & why?
Who founded the Samaritans & why?
Chad Varah, after witnessing suffering as a priest in London