evil

• What is the common use of the word 'evil'?


  To describe an event that causes suffering
• How are events characterized as 'evil'?


  They cause pain or suffering for short or prolonged periods
• In what ways can evil affect humans?


  It can negatively affect humans directly or indirectly
• How is evil often personified?

  In the form of the devil or demonic beings
• What does the personification of evil imply?


  Suffering is brought about by a metaphysical being with unpleasant characteristics
• What biblical story is mentioned in relation to evil?

  The temptation of Adam and Eve in Genesis
• How is evil understood in relation to good?


  Evil is a privation of good
• What does evil represent in terms of human characteristics?


  It represents the opposite of desirable or pleasant characteristics
• How is the word 'evil' commonly defined?


  As an event that causes suffering
• Can things be described as 'evil' beyond human actions?


  Yes, if they affect other life forms such as animals
• What types of suffering can be characterized as 'evil'?


  Both short and prolonged suffering
• How can an event affecting the planet be characterized?

  It can be called evil if it has a devastating effect on the natural world
• How can evil affect humans?


  It can negatively affect them directly or indirectly
• What is the general definition of evil?

  Something undesirable, bad, or unwanted that makes life difficult or impossible
• In what form is evil often personified?

  As the devil or demonic beings
• What should be discussed in an exam regarding the term "evil"?


  • Definition of evil
  • Distinction between different types of evil
  • Examples demonstrating evil actions in the empirical world
• What is natural evil?

  Events like tsunamis and earthquakes that cause significant harm and suffering
• What does the personification of evil imply?


  That suffering is caused by a metaphysical being with unpleasant characteristics
• What is moral evil?


  Harm caused by beings capable of causing suffering to others
• Which biblical story is mentioned as an example of temptation related to evil?


  The temptation of Adam and Eve in Genesis
• What challenge does the problem of evil represent for the God of classical theism?


  It questions why God would create a world with events causing suffering
• What book of the Bible is referenced in relation to evil?

  The book of Job
• How is evil understood in relation to good?


  Evil is a privation of good
• What does evil represent in terms of human characteristics?


  It represents the opposite of desirable or pleasant characteristics
• How can humans be characterized as evil?


  By displaying characteristics or committing actions seen as evil
• Can things other than humans be described as 'evil'?


  Yes, if they affect other life forms such as animals
• What can be called evil in relation to the planet?


  An event that has a devastating effect upon the natural world
• How is evil generally characterized?


  As something undesirable, bad, or unwanted that makes life difficult
• What should students discuss regarding the term "evil" in an exam?


  • Meaning of the term "evil"
  • Different types of evil
  • Examples demonstrating evil actions in the empirical world
• What are the two types of evil discussed in relation to theists?

  • Natural evil: Events like tsunamis and earthquakes causing suffering
  • Moral evil: Beings capable of causing harm and suffering to others
• What challenge does the problem of evil represent for the God of classical theism?


  It questions why God would create a world with suffering and evil
• What is the definition of natural evil?


  Events like tsunamis and earthquakes that cause significant harm
• What is the definition of moral evil?


  Actions by beings that cause harm and suffering to others