Paper 3

• What is one of the most difficult questions people face?

  Why do bad things happen to good people?
• How long have Catholics been wrestling with the question of suffering?

  For literally thousands of years
• What does the discussion suggest about God and suffering?

  It raises doubts about God's care or presence
• What are the four major attributes of God mentioned?

  All-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving, all-bearded
• What would Libby do if she loved Kai completely?

  She would fix all his problems
• Why doesn't God fix all problems according to the discussion?

  Because it would eliminate free will
• What is free will described as in the context of suffering?

  It allows humans to choose good or bad
• How do some Catholic thinkers view free will?

  As fundamental to being human
• What do Catholics believe about love and free will?

  True love is a free choice for good
• How does suffering relate to God according to the discussion?

  God suffers alongside us
• What does the cross symbolize for Christians?

  God's presence and love during suffering
• What perspective do Catholics have on suffering?

  It has meaning and strengthens us
• What is the larger context of suffering in the Catholic worldview?

  It leads to eternal life with God
• How does a horror movie relate to the experience of suffering?

  It shows that pain passes and life continues
• What are the three Catholic answers to why bad things happen to good people?

  1. Free will allows for love but can cause suffering.
  2. God suffers with us, giving meaning to suffering.
  3. Suffering is temporary compared to eternal life.
• What is the greatest challenge when suffering?

  Finding meaning and hope
• What does the Church provide for those who suffer?

  A place to find meaning and support
• What should you do for a friend or loved one who is suffering?

  Be with them in compassion
• What is marriage described as in the episode?

  One of the most common institutions
• How has the meaning of marriage varied?

  It has had different meanings across cultures
• What does Kai say about his ordination?

  He is ordained by the religion of love
• What is the Catholic view of marriage?

  It is one of the seven Sacraments
• What is a sacrament according to Libby?

  A visible sign instituted by Christ to give grace
• How do Catholics view marriage in relation to vocation?

  It is a call from God to love and honor
• What does it mean for Jesus to be invited to a marriage?

  He is present in both the wedding and marriage
• What does the Sacrament of Marriage signify for Catholics?

  The couple is a sign of God's love
• How does a couple's ordinary life relate to Christ?

  It points to a greater reality where Christ is present
• What is the difference between civil marriages and Catholic marriages?

  Civil marriages are legally binding, Catholic marriages have spiritual significance
• What are the four essential elements of Catholic marriage?

  Freedom, consent, covenant, public vows
• What does it mean for spouses to enter marriage freely?

  They must be free from conditions that hinder freedom
• What is an example of a condition that would hinder freedom to marry?

  Being closely related to the fiancé
• What does it mean to freely exchange consent in marriage?

  Choosing each other without external pressure
• What does the Church mean by a covenant in marriage?

  Marrying for life, being faithful, and openness to children
• What is the design argument believed to suggest?

  The universe had a designer
• What does a lifelong commitment in marriage entail?

  Going through hard and good times together
• What is the basic unit of nurture in a family?

  The family itself
• Which philosopher stated that living creatures show signs of design?

  Socrates
• What did Cicero imply about the heavens?

  They indicate the presence of divinity
• Why must the exchange of vows occur publicly in Catholic marriage?

  It signifies God's love for the community
• What did King David proclaim about the heavens?

  The heavens declare the glory of God