Key Terms

• Good - That which is considered morally right, or beneficial and to our advantage.
• Evil - The absence of good. Actions that cause suffering. That which is considered extremely immoral, wicked and wrong.
• Forgiveness - To grant pardon for a wrongdoing; to give up resentment and the desire to seek revenge against a wrongdoer.
• Free Will - The ability to make choices voluntarily and independently.
• Justice - Fairness; where everyone has equal provisions and opportunity and receives what they're due.
• Morality - Principles and standards determining whichg actions are right or wrong.
• Pacifism - The belief that war and violence are unjustifiable.
• Conscience - A person's moral sense of right or wrong. Religious people may believe that the conscience is the voice of God within them.
• Suffering - Pain or distressed caused by injury, illness or loss. Suffering can be physical, emotional or spiritual.