Good and Evil

All humans are made good. This is true because in Genesis human beings are said to be imageo dei.

This means that all human beings are:

• Made in the image of God

• God in human form

• Made divine with super powers

• Made from dust

The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that “Unlike inanimate objects, plants and animals, man is a person endowed (given/born) with a spirit." This means that:

• Some human beings are better than others

• Human beings are blessed by God

• All humans are equal in the eyes of God

• Animals and human beings are equal before God

Which of the following parables teaches that we should help people who are less fortunate and that we shouldn’t ignore people who need help.

• The Parable of the Prodigal son

• The Parable of the Good Samaritan

• The Ten Commandments

• The Great Commandment of love

These are a list of blessings that Jesus gave for those who carry out good and moral behaviours. These are:

• The Ten Commandments

• The Beatitudes

• The Golden Rule

• The Parable of the Lost Sheep

“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”

37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

What is the name of the teaching in the above passage?

• The Golden Rule

• The Great Commandment of Love

• The Ten Commandments

• Jesus' Best Rule

In the space below, explain what Jesus taught in the Golden Rule.

Religion contributes to the good in society through Social Welfare. What is meant by social welfare?

• Offering help and assistance to individuals who are in need in society.

• Providing money for people who don't need it

• Offering university placements to people in rich suburbs

• None of the above

Which of the following organisations assists in the area of social welfare?

• St. Vincent De Paul

• Caritas Australia

• Cotton On

• The Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Which of the following religious events contributes to the unity of a society?

• The NRL

• World Youth Day

• The Hindu Diwali Festival

• Vaccination centres

Mary Mackillop is an example of religion contributing to goodness in society. In which area in particular did she make contributions?

• Medicine

• Education

• Shelter

• Women