Unit 9: Lesson 5

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Unit 9: Lesson 5

 VWO 3 tto

2024 - 2025

Logical caroussel (QAREPR)

1. Ask a Question: closed question connected to philosophical content
2. Answer the question
3. Give a Reason that fits the combination of the question asked and the answer given.
4. Give an Example that illustrates the stated reason, as well as makes this reason (more) concrete. 
5. Give a Critical note
6. Give a Reflection about the whole conversation:

     - Do you think differently now?

     - What was striking?

     - Did your attitude change concerning the subject that has been discussed?

Which 3 views are there on the relationship science/religion?

Does the monster of Loch Ness exist?

Yes

No

Don't know

Homework

Poster/infographic/comic

Objectives

You will...

• know why evil and suffering are a problem for religious believers
• understand the different types of evil
• evaluate the claim that God cannot exist in a world where suffering occurs

Assignment

1. A hunter kills a lion
2. A car driver runs over a child
3. A mining company destroys a forest
4. An earthquake kills six people
5. A volcano destroys a rainforest
6. A lion kills a hunter
7. A suicide bomber kills six people
8. A child develops leukaemia

What do the scenarios have in common?

Assignment

In pairs:

1. Put the scenarios into connected pairs
2. Explain your choices
3. Sort the scenarios into two groups
4. Explain your choices

Assignment

1, 2, 3, 7 suffering caused by humans

4, 5, 6, 8 suffering caused by nature

Epicurus's paradox 

Activity

To read page 254

Important concepts

Free will

The idea that human being have been created with the choice to do either good or evil

Original Sin

Original sin, also described as ancestral sin, is a Christian view of the nature of sin in which humanity has existed since the fall of man. (Adam & Eve)

What is evil?

Evil

3 ideas about evil

The Devil

A force

A psychological phenomenon

What do you think evil is?

The devil

A psychological phenomenon

A force

Evil

The Devil:

1. Christianity
2. Judaism
3. Islam

Evil

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

Homework

Study page 254 - 255

Do activities 1 - 5

How can God allow suffering?