are the true characteristics of a god? Is the role of god only to create‚ or does god control fate? Has god given us a purpose or are we just simply here for his entertainment? I feel to look into ones beliefs of god‚ one must think beyond the barriers of organized religion. There is most likely more to god than the average view a person usually holds. The universe must have been created by the same god that created man. If it were only man to be created by god‚ then who created the vast area outside
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Leibniz and the Existence of God The existence of God has always been a controversial subject though despite what others thought Leibniz did believe in the existence of God. Leibniz goes on attempting to explain God using a priori and a posteriori arguments and also proving God using monads. Leibniz’s a priori explanation of God is that the concept which everyone has of God is that of a most perfect being‚ a greater being cannot be conceived. Therefore God must really exist; otherwise He
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the classical Christian theological theory‚ people ’s need for believing in supernatural beings is caused by their fear of nature. This concept strikingly resembles the Marxist explanation - it also names fear as the main factor. If one reads Homer ’s "Iliad" and "Odyssey‚" and Virgil ’s "Aeneid"‚ he gets to realize that the ancient concept of people ’s interaction with Gods is totally deprived of fear in any form. In all three masterpieces‚ Gods are basically described as humans‚ with all their strengths
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who offered the first origin story of greek mythology. At the center of greek mythology is the pantheon of deities who were said to live on mount‚ olympus‚ the highest mountain in greece. They ruled every part of human life. Olympian gods and goddesses
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The study of the nature of God: My Reflection Anonymous Theology 104 Professor October 01‚ 2009The study of the nature of God: My Reflection “Test all things; hold fast what is good.” (1 Thessalonians 4:21 TDB:NIV) One of the many unique qualities of Christianity is that the Bible talks about testing everything and holding on to the good. God knows what was‚ what is‚ and what is to come. He wants us to test all things in order for us to have a better understanding and to
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learned from this class and believed in my worldview. What I think about God‚ his characteristics‚ being human‚ and the world he has created has made me understand there is more than one worldview. Growing up I had to know God for myself to understand him and his word from my view. I have built a strong relationship with God to be comfortable enough to go God when I need him. God is the Lord‚ the creator of the world. God sent his son to save all mankind from their sins. Some of God’s characteristics
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everlasting God would be a God that has existed throughout time and space‚ linked to God’s characteristic of being omnipresent‚ basically meaning that He is present everywhere at all times. This would mean that he is a personal God as he is immanent and is involved with humanity. This back up events like miracles and revelations within the world‚ as they are caused by God so are evidence of his personal relationship with humans. The definition of a timeless God would mean that God exists outside
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The Role of God in the Meditations Descartes’ Meditations revolve around presenting the reader with arguments regarding existence. In his first meditation‚ he elucidates the idea that he was raised with numerous false beliefs‚ all of which he believes should be thrown out in order to reach a certain truth. A new foundation is brought about‚ as opposed to that of medieval times. The world that we apprehend through the sense‚ since senses lend themselves to doubt‚ is out of the window. The
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The Gods Must Be Crazy The Gods Must Be Crazy 1 is a South African comedy film which tells the story of Xi‚ a Bushman from the deep Kalahari Desert. He lived happily with his family and tribe because he thought the god provided them with plenty of things. The film contains various elements about cultural differences and intercultural communication concepts. In this essay‚ I aim to analyze the film in the light of the concepts of ethnocentrism and values. The literature review of the concepts will
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“supremacy of God” is a section in the Constitution of Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedom. It is said to be a preamble and not an exact part of the charter. The phrase in the charter states‚ “Canada is grounded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God” (Russell‚ Paul 1999). The article that I agree most with is the one written by Paul Russell. Russell’s article explains and goes into great detail about the supremacy of God. In addition‚ he explains how God is not just the “Christian God” but
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