Asim B. Malik Professor Bryan Polk RL ST 124 9 December 2010 Original Sin – Truth or Ideology The narrative of the first man and woman‚ Adam and Eve‚ is one that is well known among humanity. Simply put‚ it is the story of the origin of mankind; their creation‚ their temptation‚ and their initial sin‚ leading both‚ man and woman‚ and their progeny thereafter‚ to be banished from the Garden of Eden by the Creator Himself. Why us‚ their progeny? Are we to pay for their sin as well? Or are we also
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In this paper‚ we will be discussing the thought process behind Augustine‚ an early Christian theologian and philosopher who proposed the concept that philosophical reasoning can coexist in the lives of those who are reflective religious believers. We will first examine who he is‚ how he formulated his ideas on how secular reason and religious faith have both connotations and differences. We will spotlight two central themes present in Augustine’s work including the proof of God’s existence‚ the
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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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July 2‚ 2013 Worksheet #2 “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” ― Augustine of Hippo. This was my favourite quotation of St. Augustine‚ through my high school years we are taught about his life‚ journeys and teachings. I have live a Augustinian life‚ being a follower of Christ he is the one behind all of my success and failures. I may not be one of the best students from my batch but at least once I have proven that I give my best. Yes‚ I have proven myself and before
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including Justin Martyr‚ Clement of Alexandria‚ Origen‚ Tertullian‚ Irenaeus‚ Athenagoras and Commodianus. The second view is one which was first suggested by Julius Africanus in the third century CE and strongly supported by Saint Augustine‚ the Catholic Bishop of Hippo. The interpretation‚ proposes to take the term “sons of God” to mean the chosen portion of mankind‚ Seth’s male descendants and the daughters were Cain’s female descendants. This union between Seth’s sons who were considered as good
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THE Three Persons of the Trinity The Three Persons of the Trinity Brenda L. Reynolds Grand Canyon University: HTH-505 Systematic Theology February 23‚ 2011 The Three Persons of the Trinity The Trinity consists of God‚ the Father‚ Jesus‚ the Son of God and the Holy Spirit. The Christian faith recognizes there is one God and He is one with His Son‚ Jesus and the Holy Spirit. The purpose of this essay is to describe the interrelationship of the three persons
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Originally formulated by Wade Savage in "The Paradox of Stone‚" the argument reads: Either X can create a stone that X cannot lift‚ or X cannot create a stone that X cannot lift. If X can create a stone that X cannot lift‚ then‚ necessarily‚ there is at least one task that X cannot perform (namely‚ lift the stone in question). If X cannot create a stone that X cannot lift‚ then‚ necessarily‚ there is at least one task that X cannot perform (namely‚ create the stone in question).
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GETTING TO KNOW THE CHURCH FATHERS Seminar in Church History 520 September 21‚ 2012 The author of the book‚ “Getting to know the church fathers” makes it very clear from the onset that the book is not only a historical look into the development of the church but an attempt to revitalize or jump-start one’s life in Christian ministry. Bryan Liftin helps readers understand the fathers as individuals who cared deeply about preserving the core tenets of the Christian faith. This book has a
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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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ST THOMAS AQUINAS NATIONAL SEMINARY‚ NAIROBI KENYA. DEPARTMENT: CHURCH HISTORY COURSE NUMBER: 750 CHRISTIAN ANTIQUITY TOPIC: DONATISM BY: ONGOMA LAWRENCE IFIRE LECTURER: REV. FR. PAUL NDUNG’U DATE: OCTOBER 2013. INTRODUCTION Many people especially the Christians‚ are always interested and have the urge of knowing the historical background of their churches. In the historical trajectory of the Catholic Church‚ from the earliest days‚ there were those who misinterpreted
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