§ 5.2 Are evil and suffering linked?

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§5.2 Are evil and suffering linked?

A3tto

2020-2021

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Homework assignment:

1. Which philosopher did you choose?
2. Why this one?

Lesson objectives

I reflect upon the effect evil and suffering have on people:

• I investigate what evil is 
  
• I can name 3 views on evil 
  
• I evaluate the story of the fall in Genesis 
  
• I make connections between evil and suffering
  

Is there such thing as evil?

§5.2 Are evil and suffering linked?

Homework assignment:

1. Which philosopher did you choose?
2. Why this one?

§5.2 Are evil and suffering linked?

3 ideas about evil

The Devil

A force

A psychological phenomenon

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The Devil:

1. Christianity
2. Judaism
3. Islam

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A force:

• Many people believe that evil is a spiritual force
  
• Humans can use their spiritual power for good or for evil. They can choose which force to follow

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A psychological phenomena:

• mental illness or chemical imbalances in the brain
  
• inherited genetically or simply triggered through events in childhood
  

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• To read page 79 individual in silence
• Time: 5 minutes

Is the story of Adam & Eve literally true?

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Could it be true in the sense about human behavior and our place in the world?

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§5.2 Are evil and suffering linked?

Homework:

1. Write a report of at least 200 words of "Think about it!" questions 3, 4 and 5.
   
2. hand it in in Google Classroom