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Engage, Challenge, and Inspire Your Students with This Comprehensive Lesson on Evil and Suffering!
This dynamic 47-slide PowerPoint lesson is Perfect for RE teachers, this resource explores the profound question, “If there is a God, why is there evil in the world?”, through engaging content, thought-provoking activities, and real-world case studies.

Key Features:
Clear Learning Objectives:
Students will:

• Differentiate between moral evil (e.g., Holocaust, Baby P) and natural evil (e.g., tsunamis, Black Death).
• Analyze how evil and suffering challenge belief in God’s omnipotence, omnibenevolence, and omniscience, potentially leading to atheism.
• Evaluate Christian responses, including the Free Will Defence, suffering as a test, and God’s master plan.

Compelling Case Studies: Anchored by Kevin Carter’s iconic 1994 Sudan famine photo, the lesson connects students emotionally to the topic. Additional examples include Damilola Taylor’s tragic death, Hurricane Katia, and the 2011 London riots, making abstract concepts relatable.
Interactive Activities:
Starter tasks (e.g., listing “unfair” world events) spark discussion.
Creative exercises like designing a creature as God encourage critical thinking about free will.
Diary-writing tasks help students reflect on suffering’s personal impact.

Key Vocabulary and Concepts: Clearly defined terms (e.g., moral evil, natural evil, omnipotent, theist, atheist) with practical examples, ensuring students master exam terminology.
Assessment Support: Includes a scaffolded 8-mark question (“Explain how evil and suffering may lead to denying God’s existence”) with level descriptors, model answer prompts, and example-driven guidance to boost exam confidence.
Visual and Multimedia Elements: 37 vivid images (e.g., tsunamis, Holocaust, domestic violence) and references to Bruce Almighty make the lesson visually engaging and culturally relevant.
Worksheets and Tasks: A final worksheet consolidates learning, with questions on Christian attitudes to evil, perfect for homework or revision.

Why Buy This Resource?

Ready-to-Use: No prep needed—just download and teach! Ideal for busy teachers or cover lessons.
Student-Centered: Balances academic rigor with accessible, engaging activities to suit diverse learners.
Exam-Focused: Prepares students for questions like “Evaluate Christian responses to evil and suffering” with clear links to theodicies and philosophical debates.
Versatile: Suitable for in-class teaching, remote learning, or revision sessions.