Good, evil and suffering (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Catholic belief: reward for good actions?
Catholic belief: reward for good actions?
Heaven
What is purgatory?
What is purgatory?
Temporary punishment/purification before heaven
Catholic belief: punishment for evil actions?
Catholic belief: punishment for evil actions?
Hell
What Jesus used to teach proper behaviour
What Jesus used to teach proper behaviour
Parables
Parable in Matthew 25:31-46
Parable in Matthew 25:31-46
Parable of the Sheep and the Goats
'Sheep' in parable represent
'Sheep' in parable represent
Those who helped & cared for others
'Goats' in parable represent
'Goats' in parable represent
Those who ignored needs of others
Number of acts of mercy in Matthew 25:34-36
Number of acts of mercy in Matthew 25:34-36
Six
Atheist 'problem of evil' challenges belief in
Atheist 'problem of evil' challenges belief in
All-loving & all-powerful God
Humanist view: who's responsible for actions?
Humanist view: who's responsible for actions?
Humans (not part of divine plan)
Christian view: how suffering helps
Christian view: how suffering helps
Makes people stronger & teaches lessons
Christian view: suffering as consequence of
Christian view: suffering as consequence of
Original Sin/Fall from grace
Christian view: suffering tests
Christian view: suffering tests
Faith/trust in God
Catholic teaching: what is free will?
Catholic teaching: what is free will?
Ability to choose between good & evil
Catholic belief: does suffering have purpose?
Catholic belief: does suffering have purpose?
Yes, even when not understood