the acts of humans which are considered to be morally wrong
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Natural Evil
natural disasters, such as earthquakes or tsunamis
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Good
something that is morally right, virtuous or honourable, that promotes the wellfare of all
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Evil
something that is morally wrong, wicked or extremely bad, that intentionally causes harm or suffering
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God
A supernatural, supreme Being worshipped as the creator of the universe
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Devil (Satan)
An evil supernatural being who opposes God and tries to lead humans astray. (May have been one of God's cheif angels before he rebelled against him)
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Lucifer
Another name for the Devil meaning 'bearer of light'
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Exorcism
Freeing a person or place from evil spirits or demons. (As Jesus did in the Gospels)
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Transcendent
God is above or beyond all
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Immanent
God is very close and involved with the world and human beings (God is within all)
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Omnipotent
All powerful
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Omniscient
All knowing
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Omni-benevolent
All good/ all loving
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Problem of evil
The problem of understanding how a good and powerful God could allow evil and suffering to exist in his creation
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Theodicy
Argument showing that the existence of evil in the world does not conflict with the goodness of God. (Defence of God's goodness and omnipotence in view of the existence of evil)
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The Fall
When Adam and Eve rebelled against God by eaten the forbidden fruit causing a seperation between God and mankind
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Original sin
The state of sin in which all humans are born, with a natural tendency to choose evil over good
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Free will
The God-given ability we have to choose between right and wrong
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Redemption
The belief that through Christ's death our forgiveness and salvation have been bought
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Moral behaviour
Living in a way that is right and good which upholds the moral rules
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Immoral behaviour
Living in a way that is wrong that goes against the accepted standards and moral rules
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Temptation
Being enticed to do something considered to be wrong
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Conscience
The inner sense of what is right and wrong. Believed by Christians to be our capacity to hear the voice of God within
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10 commandments
A set of rules given to Moses from God on Mount Sinai, summarising our basic duties towards God and our fellow human beings
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Golden rule
Treat others as you wish to be treated (summary of Jesus' teaching)
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Job
A good man whose faith in God was tested by extreme suffering
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Sacrifice
Giving up a life for God
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
natural disasters, such as earthquakes or tsunamis
Back
Natural Evil
Card 3
Front
something that is morally right, virtuous or honourable, that promotes the wellfare of all
Back
Card 4
Front
something that is morally wrong, wicked or extremely bad, that intentionally causes harm or suffering
Back
Card 5
Front
A supernatural, supreme Being worshipped as the creator of the universe
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