Evil and suffering (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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The problem of evil
The problem of evil
Challenge of how a loving God allows suffering
Moral evil
Moral evil
Suffering caused by human actions & decisions
Examples of moral evil
Examples of moral evil
Murder, rape, war, theft
Natural evil
Natural evil
Suffering from natural events, not human-caused
Examples of natural evil
Examples of natural evil
Earthquakes, floods, diseases, famines
Omnipotent
Omnipotent
All-powerful, can do anything
Omniscient
Omniscient
All-knowing, aware of everything
Omnibenevolent
Omnibenevolent
Completely good and loving
Logical problem of evil
Logical problem of evil
Why all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving God allows suffering
Biblical view of God's nature
Biblical view of God's nature
Caring, just, and compassionate
God's characteristics per Bible
God's characteristics per Bible
Merciful, patient, loving, just
Christian response to suffering
Christian response to suffering
God's compassion & justice will ultimately prevail