Good and evil key terms

Good

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

Evil

That which is considered extremely immoral, wicked and wrong

Forgiveness

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

Free will

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

Justice

Fairness; where everyone has equal provisions, equality of opportunity and receives what they are due.

Morality

Principles and standards determining which actions right or wrong

Pacifism

The belief that war and violence are unjustifiable

Conscience

A person’s moral sense of right and wrong. Religious people may believe that the conscience is there inner guidance from God

Suffering

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

Moral evil

Suffering brought about by MAN MADE causes (e.g. murder, stealing, bullying)

Natural evil

Suffering brought about by non-man made causes, often through NATURAL DISASTERS (e.g. tsunamis, earthquakes flooding)