Solutions to the problem of suffering (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Problem of Evil in philosophy
Problem of Evil in philosophy
Why suffering exists if God is all-good & all-powerful
God's three attributes questioned by evil
God's three attributes questioned by evil
Omnibenevolent, omniscient, omnipotent
The Fall
The Fall
Adam & Eve's disobedience that introduced evil into world
Free will definition
Free will definition
Idea that humans are free to make their own choices
Jesus's role in solving evil problem
Jesus's role in solving evil problem
Died on cross to overcome evil & provide salvation
Psalms response to suffering
Psalms response to suffering
Evil & suffering serve a purpose in God's plan
Job's example in the Bible
Job's example in the Bible
Righteous man who suffered but maintained trust in God
Free will theory about suffering
Free will theory about suffering
Humans choose to turn from God, causing moral evil
Augustine's theodicy on free will
Augustine's theodicy on free will
Free will necessary for genuine love & goodness to exist
Saint Irenaeus's view on suffering
Saint Irenaeus's view on suffering
Necessary for humans to develop & become more like God
Soul-making purpose
Soul-making purpose
Suffering helps spiritual & moral development
Prayer's role in responding to suffering
Prayer's role in responding to suffering
Provides strength, comfort & maintains relationship with God
Charity work as response to suffering
Charity work as response to suffering
Practical action to reduce suffering in the world
The Samaritans organisation
The Samaritans organisation
Chad Varah's group providing emotional support to people in crisis
Genesis creation before the Fall
Genesis creation before the Fall
Perfect world 'very good' with no death, pain or suffering