Moral & Natural Evil
What is Moral Evil?
Evil caused by human choices that go against God's law.
Which group of people were primarily targeted during the Holocaust?
Jews
What is God's gift that allows people to choose between good and evil?
Who are Christians called to love according to Jesus?
Their Neighbour/Enemies
What does CCC stand for?
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
Which type of evil results from human choices?
Moral Evil
What symbol were Jewish people forced to wear?
Yellow star
Which tree in Genesis introduced the choice between good and evil?
The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
Which apostle wrote Galatians?
St Paul
Why does God allow evil according to Catholic teaching?
Because God respects human free will and can bring good from evil
Which type of evil do we as humans have no control over?
Natural Evil
What does the word "scapegoat" mean?
Someone who is unfairly blamed for problems they did not cause.
According to CCC 1730, human beings are created with free will because they are like whom?
God
Which Gospel contains the teaching "turn the other cheek"?
What is the meaning of the word "theodicy"?
Defending God's goodness and power despite the existence of evil
Give one example of natural evil.
Earthquake, flood, drought, disease, or tsunami.
What was one method the Nazis used to kill large numbers of Jews in death camps?
Gas chambers/Mass shootings/Starvation/Forced Labor/Disease in concentration camps
According to CCC 1733, what happens as people continue to choose what is good?
They become freer.
How should Christians respond to unfair treatment according to Matthew 5?
With forgiveness and without revenge
Which CCC paragraph teaches that God is not the cause of evil?
CCC 311
What is the main difference between moral evil and natural evil?
Moral evil comes from human choices; natural evil comes from natural events or processes.
How many Jews did Oscar Schindler save and how did he save them?
About 1200 Jews and he saved them by employing them at his factory and falsifying the records
According to the Catholic Church, why did God give humans free will even though it can lead to evil?
Because God wants people to choose Him willingly, not by force. Genuine love requires freedom.
According to Galatians 5:13, Christians should use freedom to do what?
Serve one another humbly in love
Which Bible verse teaches that God can bring good out of suffering?
Romans 8:28