Year 10 RL practice

Good

Actions that show love, kindness, justice and care for others.

Evil

The absence of good that causes harm or suffering.

Moral Evil

Evil caused by human choices and actions.

Examples of Moral Evil

Bullying, war, violence, stealing and hatred.

Natural Evil

Suffering caused by nature and not directly by humans.

Examples of Natural Evil

Floods, earthquakes, bushfires and disease.

Human Condition

The reality that all people experience suffering and challenges in life.

Problem of Evil

The question of why suffering exists if God is good and loving.

Theodicy

The attempt to explain why God allows evil and suffering.

Free Will

The ability to choose between right and wrong.

Why is free will important?

Christians believe love and goodness must be freely chosen.

Paradox

Something that seems contradictory but is still true.

Paradox of Free Will

Human freedom allows people to do great good but also terrible evil.

Determinism

The belief that humans do not truly have free will because actions are controlled by outside forces.

Fate

The belief that events are already decided by a supernatural power.

Christian belief about free will

Humans are free and responsible for their choices.

Duality

The idea that all humans are capable of both good and evil.

Fruit of the Spirit

Qualities the Holy Spirit helps Christians develop.

Examples of Fruits of the Spirit

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness and goodness.

Goodness as a Fruit of the Spirit

Choosing actions that reflect God’s love and care.

How do Christians respond to suffering?

Through prayer, hope, helping others and trusting God.

Christian belief about evil

Evil will not ultimately win because good triumphs through God.

Why do Christians have hope?

Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection.

Christian Hope

Trust and confidence in God’s promises.

Hope is NOT

Mere wishful thinking.

Jesus’ suffering teaches Christians

God understands human pain and suffering.

Why did Jesus die on the cross?

To save humanity from sin and bring people closer to God.

Resurrection

Jesus rising from the dead.

What does the Resurrection show?

That life and goodness triumph over evil and death.

Take up your cross

Facing difficulties with faith, courage and love.

Story of Job

A biblical story about suffering, faith and trust in God.

What happened to Job?

He lost his family, wealth and health.

How did Job respond to suffering?

He continued trusting God even when suffering deeply.

What does Job teach Christians?

Faith and hope can remain strong during suffering.

Adam and Eve

The biblical story explaining how evil entered human life through free choice.

Christian teaching about Adam and Eve

God created a good world, but humans misused freedom.

God’s view of moral evil

God does not cause moral evil but allows human freedom.

Good from Evil

Christians believe God can bring good outcomes from suffering and evil.

Images of good in media

Heroes helping others, forgiveness and justice.

Images of evil in media

Violence, revenge, greed and hatred.

How can Christians overcome evil?

Through love, forgiveness, justice and hope.

Main Christian belief about suffering

God stays with people during suffering.

Main Christian belief about good and evil

Good will ultimately triumph over evil.

Why does hope matter?

Hope helps people endure suffering and difficulties.

What is wisdom in Christianity?

Understanding good and evil and making moral choices.

Why do bad things happen to good people?

Christians believe suffering is part of a broken world and human freedom.

What does Scripture teach about suffering?

God can bring hope, strength and meaning during suffering.

What does Jesus teach about responding to suffering?

To love, forgive, trust God and help others.