1. In the examination of early Christian works‚ one can make inferences concerning their beliefs in addition to the distinct implications that are found. Such inferences can be made by exploring major concepts relating to early Christian art‚ markedly the lack of images portraying crucifixion‚ resurrection‚ and the nativity of Christ. One can infer that due to the lack of these three concepts as well as the religion still being considered a cult‚ they were required to hold congregations in private
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Can we know that God exists? vs. Can we know God? In the Summa Theologica‚ Thomas Aquinas uses the philosophical method to theology and addresses the question of whether God’s existence can be demonstrated as well as the question of whether we can know God completely. For Aquinas‚ the question of proving the existence of God is always bound up with the question of how‚ and to what extent‚ we can know God at all. St. Thomas Aquinas believes that yes‚ God’s existence can be demonstrated but that
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that I consider very important like being always at peace with my friends or having a good grade. This is my ideality when it comes to the things‚ people and my own self. Changes in such things make me feel a bit disappointed and frustrated. St. Augustine said that things in this world are mutable. Well‚ I have to face to face that reality that he taught many centuries ago. All the things that I have‚ I am‚ I have planned‚ I have kept or I have seen will‚ at some point in time‚ will eventually change
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Just war theory was developed by theologians Augustine and Aquinas. This will be further discussed in the essay. In addition to this these 6 requirements can be categorised in 3 parts – Jus ad bellum‚ Jus in bello and Jus post bellum The first legitimate reason for war ‘Just cause’. This can be defined as – only go to war if there is a good enough reason. If the isn’t other than personal beneficial gain then it’s totally unacceptable as Augustine quotes Aquinas “At just war is wont be described
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result of natural disasters such as hurricanes‚ earthquakes‚ fires‚ etc. Many argue why God would let these natural disasters happen when it causes hurt and suffering. St. Augustine responds by saying that this is God’s punishment for our sins‚ God is all good and powerful but we cannot forget that he is also just. St. Augustine also responds by saying that there is natural evil because without it good would not exist. They both go hand and hand because they are relative terms such as hot and cold
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that comes all the way back to Augustine of Hippo. He personally believed one could both be a soldier and serve God and country with love. Of course‚ he wanted violence to be prevented as long as possible‚ but he still thought God gave them the sword for a reason. He wanted Christians to be able to protect peace and fight off the wicked. Augustine even went as far to say that it would be a sin not to protect oneself when violence is the only answer. Although Augustine did not break down the specific
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violence. I actually disagree with the extreme pacifist that rejects the concept of just war and all justifications for violence. I feel that sometime war is something that just has to be done in order for people to solve curtain conflicts. St. Augustine is the known as the first one actually noted to be the founder of the theory of just war. A Just war is a theory that deals with the reason on why and how curtain wars are fought. The concept on a just war can be justified by concept of just war
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with an understanding of the past events and knowledge that shaped the current doctrine. Much of the current theology stems from the opinions of St. Augustine‚ who wrote extensively on sex‚ chastity‚ and the goods of marriage. Augustine wrote that continence‚ that is‚ having no sexual intercourse at all‚ is the highest calling and
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British Literature Beowulf: Historical Approach Paper Era: Anglo-Saxon Place: England Time: 410-1066 AD Event Summary: The Anglo-Saxon era spanned a little over 600 years. It started when the Romans withdrew from Britain‚ which was considered a ‘far-flung outpost of little value’ in 409 AD. In 410‚ Angles‚ Saxons‚ and Jutes began their migration to the British Isles and settles in England. For a while they were ‘effectively their own masters in a new land and did little to keep the
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Kinds of Friendship according to St. Augustine A. Friendship is the highest expression of family. •Friendship begins in the family. •Augustine enjoys a loving relationship with his parents‚ particularly his mom. Augustine cared for his mother in her later years and was at her side when she died. He sees the example of child-parent relations in Jesus command to John when he was on the cross. •So that a human being might not be alone a system of friendship was created. Friendship begins with one’s
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