Argument Essay: The Judeo-Christian Concept Of God
Paper guidelines
Your paper should be argumentative. That is, you are arguing for or against a particular philosophical position or view. (1) First, you should have an introductory paragraph stating what your thesis is. For instance, suppose you are arguing that the presence of evil does not diminish the possibility of an all-good, all-knowing, all-powerful God—
Ex:
In this paper I will be arguing that even though evil exists, it does not mean that the Judeo-Christian concept of God is false. This is because there are other explanations available with which I agree. Namely….
(2) The body of your paper should contain a statement of the argument you are addressing (including any relevant factual information) also who makes
the argument, and where it is found— Ex: In the article God and the Problem of Evil, B.C. Johnson argues that there is too much evil in the world for there to be an omnipotent, omniscient and omni-beneficent God. He says….
(3) Next state your position as to why that argument is problematic (or why you think it is correct)
Ex:
Johnson’s argument fails to consider that there are reasons why God would allow evil even though he could prevent it if he wanted to do so. For Instance….
(4) State your solution to the problem (if applicable)—
Ex:
The existence of evil does not pose a problem for the existence of Judeo-Christian God. One can explain God’s failure to eliminate or prevent evil by ….. Therefore, this explanation for evil does not lessen God’s power or goodness.
(5) Discuss possible objections to your position—
Ex:
Some may argue that my position is erroneous. They suggest that….
(6) Give your response to these objections— Ex: These objections are not sound. First, they…….
(7)Conclusion/ Summation of your argument
Ex:
For these reasons I conclude that the existence of evil does not pose a problem…..
PLEASE USE FOOTNOTES OR ENDNOTES TO CITE ANY SOURCES YOU USE EXCEPT CLASS READINGS. HERE IS A LINK TO SOME INFO REGARDING FOOTNOTES: http://www.aresearchguide.com/samplefootnote.html Also, please check spelling and grammar!
Your paper should be argumentative. That is, you are arguing for or against a particular philosophical position or view. (1) First, you should have an introductory paragraph stating what your thesis is. For instance, suppose you are arguing that the presence of evil does not diminish the possibility of an all-good, all-knowing, all-powerful God—
Ex:
In this paper I will be arguing that even though evil exists, it does not mean that the Judeo-Christian concept of God is false. This is because there are other explanations available with which I agree. Namely….
(2) The body of your paper should contain a statement of the argument you are addressing (including any relevant factual information) also who makes
the argument, and where it is found— Ex: In the article God and the Problem of Evil, B.C. Johnson argues that there is too much evil in the world for there to be an omnipotent, omniscient and omni-beneficent God. He says….
(3) Next state your position as to why that argument is problematic (or why you think it is correct)
Ex:
Johnson’s argument fails to consider that there are reasons why God would allow evil even though he could prevent it if he wanted to do so. For Instance….
(4) State your solution to the problem (if applicable)—
Ex:
The existence of evil does not pose a problem for the existence of Judeo-Christian God. One can explain God’s failure to eliminate or prevent evil by ….. Therefore, this explanation for evil does not lessen God’s power or goodness.
(5) Discuss possible objections to your position—
Ex:
Some may argue that my position is erroneous. They suggest that….
(6) Give your response to these objections— Ex: These objections are not sound. First, they…….
(7)Conclusion/ Summation of your argument
Ex:
For these reasons I conclude that the existence of evil does not pose a problem…..
PLEASE USE FOOTNOTES OR ENDNOTES TO CITE ANY SOURCES YOU USE EXCEPT CLASS READINGS. HERE IS A LINK TO SOME INFO REGARDING FOOTNOTES: http://www.aresearchguide.com/samplefootnote.html Also, please check spelling and grammar!