Good and evil (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Definition of evil in Christianity
Definition of evil in Christianity
What is morally wrong and causes suffering to others
Christian belief about righteous vs wrongful actions
Christian belief about righteous vs wrongful actions
Righteous actions receive divine reward; wrongful face punishment
Good intention in Christianity
Good intention in Christianity
Acting for the right reasons and with proper motivation
Examples of good actions for Christians
Examples of good actions for Christians
Helping those in need, charitable work, caring for creation
Spiritual reward for good behaviour in Christianity
Spiritual reward for good behaviour in Christianity
Entrance to heaven
Evil intention definition
Evil intention definition
Acting for selfish or harmful reasons
Examples of evil actions in Christianity
Examples of evil actions in Christianity
Failing to follow God's commandments, refusing to help others, causing harm to world
Consequence of evil actions in afterlife
Consequence of evil actions in afterlife
Potentially being sent to hell
Complexity of intentions and actions
Complexity of intentions and actions
Good actions may have wrong reasons; good intentions may harm
Christian view on deliberately causing suffering
Christian view on deliberately causing suffering
It is wrong
How suffering strengthens character
How suffering strengthens character
Helps people develop inner strength and ability to cope
How suffering develops compassion
How suffering develops compassion
Those who experienced pain become more understanding of others
How suffering unites communities
How suffering unites communities
People come together to support one another during tragedy
Romans 12:21 teaching
Romans 12:21 teaching
Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good