Christianity - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/01) - Beliefs and teachings - The problem of evil and suffering and a loving and righteous God — OCR GCSE Religious Studies
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Christianity - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/01) - Beliefs and teachings - The problem of evil and suffering and a loving and righteous God explained
Christianity - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/01) - Beliefs and teachings - The problem of evil and suffering and a loving and righteous God covers 9 specification points, including Concepts of evil and Natural evil and moral evil.
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- Concepts of evil
- Different types of evil: natural evil and moral evil
- Causes of evil
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- The Fall of mankind as the result of Free Will
- The concept of original sin
- The concept of Good
- The problem of the existence of evil and suffering: how an all-powerful (omnipotent) God can allow evil and suffering if he is also loving (benevolent) and righteous
- Different interpretations and emphases given to sources of wisdom and authority by different Christian denominations
- Learners must study: Genesis 3:1–19