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  • Created on: 08-02-17 13:42
What is moral evil?
Moral evil is the hurt that is caused by human choices.
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What is natural evil?
The hurt that follows when the forces that shape the world come into play
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What is meant by 'free will'?
God has given all human beings the right to make their own choices
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Why might suffering make people question the idea that God is all-loving and all-powerful?
Suffering might make people question the existence of God because if God is all-loving and all-powerful he should be able to end suffering.
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What is meant by Satan or the Devil?
The power of evil that works against God's goodness
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How does the Adam and Eve story show evil coming into the world?
The Adam and Eve story shows them using their free will to disobey God and destroy the perfect world
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What is original sin?
Original sin is the tendency shared by all humans to do wrong.
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How might Christians respond to evil?
Christians respond to evil by praying about it and trying to remove the symptoms of evil.
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How might evil and suffering prepare Christians for heaven?
Evil and suffering prepare Christians for heaven as it strengthens them in their struggle against evil.
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What is Jesus' message in the parable of the Sheep and the Goats?
Jesus' message in the parable of the Sheep and the Goats is that if they ignore people who are suffering or in need, Christians are ignoring Jesus himself.
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