RE - Good and Evil - Key terms

Key terms for Eduqas GCSE RE Good and Evil unit.

Good

That which is considered morally right, beneficial and to our advantage

Evil

That is considered extremely immoral, wicked and wrong or causing harm to others

Free will

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

Forgiveness

To grant pardon for a wrongdoing; to give up resentment and the desire to seek revenge against a wrongdoer.

Justice

Fairness; where everyone has equal provisions and opportunity

Morality

Principles and standards determining which actions are right or wrong.

Punishment

a penalty given to someone for a crime or wrong they have done

Sin

Deliberate moral action, breaking a religious or moral law.

Suffering

Pain or distress caused by injury, illness or loss. Suffering can be physical, emotional/psychological or spiritual.

Relative morality

The ethical perpsective where morals and what is good or bad can change, depending on situations.

Absolute morality

The ethical principles where morals (what is good or bad) is constant no matter the situation.

5 causes of crime

Alcohol and drugs, Poverty, Low self esteem, Quality of family life and The prescence of evil and sin in the world.

Aims of punishment

Retribution, Reparation, Deterrence, Reformation, Protection and Justice.

Retribution

Revenge on behalf of those who were wronged.

Reparation

Compensation for harm or wrongdoing - criminals pay for what they have done.

Reformation

Trying to ensure the criminal is helped to change their approach and way of life.

Main aim of punishment in Christianity

Protection

Ensuring that society is kept free from possible recurring of a crime by a criminal.

Deterrence

Discouraginh people from committing crimes, because they know what the punishment is, and know it will be given to those caught committing a crime.