Key terms

• Good


  That which is considered morally right, or beneficial and to our advantage
• Evil


  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
• Freewill


  The ability to make choices voluntarily and independently. The belief that nothing is predetermined
• Justice


  Fairness; where everyone is treated equally and receives what they are entitled to
• Morality


  Principles and standards determining which actions are right or wrong
• Pacifism


  The belief that war and violence are always wrong
• Conscience 


  A moral sense of right and wrong. Religious people may believe that it is an inner guidance from God
• Suffering


  Pain or distress caused by injury, illness or loss. Suffering can be physical, emotional or spiritual