Key Terms

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Good
That which is considered morally right, beneficial and to our advantage.
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Evil
That which is considered extremely immoral, wicked and wrong.
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Forgiveness
To Grant pardon for a wrongdoing
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Free Will
the ability to make choices voluntarily and independently. The belief that nothing is pre-determined. justice
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Justice
fairness; where everyone has equal provisions and opportunity
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Morality
principles and standards determining which actions are right or wrong
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Punishment
a penalty given to someone for a crime or wrong they have done
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Sin
deliberate immoral action, breaking a religious or moral law
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Suffering
pain or distress caused by injury, illness or loss. can be physical, emotional/psychological or spiritual
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Conscience
An inner voice; a sense of right and wrong’ an instinct (some believe given by God) to help us make right choices.
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Absolute morality/absolutist
things are always right and some things are always wrong.
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Relative morality/relativist
Nothing is either right or wrong; it depends on the circumstances/situation/reasons etc.
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Virtues
A quality thought of as good, right and honest. a quality considered morally good or desirable in a person. Examples are: temperance, charity, kindness. Developing these type of qualities is said t help someone stay free of temptation to commit sin.
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That which is considered extremely immoral, wicked and wrong.

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Evil

Card 3

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To Grant pardon for a wrongdoing

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Card 4

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the ability to make choices voluntarily and independently. The belief that nothing is pre-determined. justice

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Card 5

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fairness; where everyone has equal provisions and opportunity

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