The Problem of Evil

Learning Objectives:
1. Familiarise yourself with the keywords for this unit
2. Describe the distinction between physical suffering and moral suffering
3. Recognise that humans have always pondered the meaning of suffering

Resources Include: 
- Fully editable PowerPoint Lesson
- Keyword List - A list of 10 keywords and their definitions with memorisation ideas below.
- Keyword flash cards - The keyword is on one side and definition on the other. These can be used to play Articulate, Snap or for pupils to test themselves on for homework.
- Discussion Cards - A set of cards prompting pupils to consider questions about God’s nature, and suffering in the world.
- Moral & Physical Suffering - A worksheet guiding pupils through the difference, with reference to Salvifici Doloris

Religious Education Directory Links:
U8.4.2 - Recognise human beings have always pondered the mystery of suffering and evil (see CCC 309 1500-02) and describe the distinction between physical suffering and moral suffering (e.g., worry, fear, loneliness)
D8.4.2 - Consider the claim that a good and loving God would never allow the innocent to suffer. Present arguments for and against the claim, including a Catholic response, weighing the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments

Scheme of Work: Year 8 Desert to Garden - Lesson 1 _______________________________________________________________________________

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