1. GOOD AND EVIL HOMEWORK TASKS

2. TASK A 10 Philosophical Questions to think about in terms of discussing issues of Good and Evil Complete worksheet responding to the questions. Make sure your view points are justified!

3. Homework Richard Dawkins is a scientist who promotes ideas about Atheism, he has a lot to say about the Christian idea of God. “The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction: jealous and proud of it; a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak; a vindictive, bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser; a misogynistic, homophobic, racist, infanticidal, genocidal, filicidal, pestilential, megalomaniacal, sadomasochistic, capriciously malevolent bully.” RICHARD DAWKINS, The God Delusion 1.Read the above quote and re-write the underlined section to explain what Dawkins means – you may need to research the words to help. 2.Explain if you agree or disagree with Dawkins.- would a just and loving God allow evil and suffering? 3.Give 2 responses a Christian would give in response to the problem of evil.

4. Homework ‘The existence of evil and suffering in the world proves that God does not exist. (12 MARKS) SPEND 15 MINUTES ON THIS QUESTION How do Christians explain human suffering and acts of evil? (6MARKS)- SPEND 10 MINUTES ON THIS QUESTION.

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6. TASK E d) Explain Christian attitudes about Satan. (6) - Spend 10 minutes answer this question. Write 2 paragraphs answering this question: If God was all powerful then why wouldn’t he stop the devil from causing evil?

7. TASK F Do you agree that suffering is part of a higher plan?

8. TASK G INVESTIGATE FREUD’S VIEW ON THE CONSCIENCE-HOW DOES THIS COMPARE TO CHRISTIAN VIEWS?

9. TASK H e) ‘All people are capable of great things and evil things the choice is ours’ (12) Discuss this statement. You should include different points of view and a personal viewpoint. You must refer to Christianity in your answer. Spend time planning and answering this part E question.

10. TASK I Why would a Good God allow evil psychopaths?

11. TASK J –FIND THE DEFINITIONS FOR THESE WORDS- WORDDEFINITON and EXAMPLE 1. Theodicy 2. The Fall of Man 2. Incarnation 3.Repentence 4. Eucharist. 5. Moral Evil 6. Natural Evil 7. Metaphysical Evil 8. Conscience 9. Original Sin 10. Inherited Sin 11. Inconsistent Triad 12. Atonement 13. Agape 14. Omniscient 15. Omnipotent

12. TASK K ONE MARK ANSWERS…definitions and examples write 15 sentences… 1.Give an example of the word good 2.Definition of evil 3.Definition of suffering 4.The fall 5.Original sin 6.The Devil 7.Redemption 8.Natural Evil 9.Moral Evil 10.The Problem of evil 11.Suffering 12.Moral 13.Immoral 14.Bible 15.Conscience 16.Faith in Christ

13. TASK L e) ‘Religion best explains how a person can understand and cope with the suffering of this world’ (12) Discuss this statement. You should include different points of view and a personal viewpoint. You must refer to Christianity in your answer. Spend time planning and answering this part E question.

14. TASK M d) Explain how the example of Jesus’ life would help Christians when they face suffering in their lives (6 marks) – SPEND 10 MINUTES ON THIS QUESTION e) “You should never doubt God, just take what He sends in life.” (12 marks) Discuss this statement. You should include different points of view and a personal viewpoint. You must refer to Christianity in your answer. – SPEND 15 MINUTES ON THIS QUESTION

15. TASK N D) Explain how the suffering of Christ helps Christians to cope with suffering. 6 marks. D) Explain how Christians look to the example of Jesus in order to help them decide which is the right way to behave. 6 marks. Spend 10 minutes on each of the above. Aim for 4 paragraphs for each answer. Use quotes, key terms and examples in your answers.

16. TASK O Task 1 Answer: e) “The Devil’s greatest intention is to convince man God does not exist” (12) Discuss this statement. You should include different points of view and a personal viewpoint. You must refer to Christianity in your answer. Task 2: 3 ideas to research: Shaytan, Karma and Atheists views on the evil.

17. TASK P In your opinion, does the devil exist? Give justified reasons for your answer.

18. TASK Q Work in pairs to create revision cards on your allocated topic. See next slide!

19. Check list 1.Good and evil Concepts of good and evil God and the Devil (Satan) The Fall, original sin and redemption 2.The problem of evil. Concepts of natural and moral evil Approaches to why there is evil and suffering in the world Responses to the problem 3.Coping with suffering Understanding ways of coping with suffering 4. Sources and reasons for moral behaviour The Bible Conscience Faith in Christ

20. TASK S REVISE!!