argument that if an omnibenevolent and omnipotent God were to exist‚ he would not condone the apparent suffering and evil that takes place. This argument was first proposed by the Greek philosopher Epicurus who devised: “Is God willing to prevent evil‚ but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able‚ but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?” One explanation for this is that the evil
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Transition on Faith‚ Gender‚ and Doubt of the Innocent The “Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi is an important aspect to understand faith and doubt and the roles gender has in place. The author discussed the transitions of an innocent‚ curious child along side with faith‚ gender‚ doubt and ways it shapes a child’s belief in adulthood. Therefore‚ this paper will focus on the aspect of “Gender‚ Faith‚ Rebellion‚ and Doubt‚ alongside with Mary Daly and Saba Mahmood articles. Gender bias has always been
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and discuss two images of Jesus from the New Testament. What is their relevance today? Word Count: 1528 Throughout the New Testament we are presented with various images of Jesus Christ‚ this is in no small part due to the wealth of his personality and the many aspects of this we are introduced to through the Gospels and in Paul’s letters. This essay will discuss and analyse two of these images: “The Teacher and “The Healer.” Whilst discussing what these images tell us about
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There are many different answers depending on the part of the world u were raised in and the culture you are part of. One of the biggest mysteries that scientists are still faced with today is how the world was created. Every culture in the world has their own idea of how the world was created. The sky‚ earth and underworld are all represented through the creation myths. Creation myths indicate whether the creators were male or female‚ also depicting the importance of their gender. These myths
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truly believes in God and obeys His commandments will always have‚ if his or her repentance is genuine in the heart. “For the scripture says‚ “whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame” (Romans 10: 11). I believe this scripture means that whoever believes in God‚ will have a good standing with God and will be protected by the power of God. However‚ I believe if a person truly wants to receive salvation from God‚ he or she must be a legitimate Christian. A legitimate Christian is a person who
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The Christian Worldview Micaela Farley Apologetics 104 I. What is a Worldview? A worldview is the lens in which one interprets the world around them. It is the framework in which someone operates to form their actions‚ thoughts and opinions. One’s worldview impacts the way they view “life’s most important questions‚” (Weider & Gutierrez‚ 2011‚ p. 51). II. What is believed? 1. The question of origin The question of origin or where do we come from is a question that most religions ponder. The Christian
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A journey to faith Time to be free. To let it go. To believe that the impossible had occurred‚ in an instant God’s healing power had changed my life forever. Overcome by the Blood of the Lamb and the Word of Our Testimony – everyone overcome. I had overcome‚ he had overcome for me‚ the Lamb‚ the one who sacrificed it all on that cross. To delight in you now‚ to rejoice let your name resound‚ is all I long for Lord‚ King of the Clouds. I worship You now. I stand in adoration... I lift my hands
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Art Assessment – The many images of Christianity: Historical artwork: The Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci Practice (5 marks). Background information‚ nationality‚ style of general artworks‚ influences‚ major concerns in art‚ techniques/ materials used: Describe the artwork‚ what does it say about Christianity (use of compositional‚ stylistic and symbolic devices to achieve this)‚ materials & techniques to communicate meanings of Christianity: The first notes on the design of the painting
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Tennyson’s questioning of Faith I will not shut me from my kind‚ And‚ lest I stiffen into stone‚ I will not eat my heart alone‚ Nor feed with sighs a passing wind: What profit lies in barren faith‚ And vacant yearning‚ tho’ with might To scale the heaven’s highest height‚ Or dive below the wells of Death? What find I in the highest place‚ But mine own phantom chanting hymns? And on the depths of death there swims The reflex of a human face. I’ll rather take what fruit may be Of sorrow
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Autumn Bullins Graham Mitchell Religion 4 April 2013 What Is Your Belief? Why does religion even exist? The most evident answer is that it actually serves human needs. The primary need is because we and our loved ones most die‚ and facing with that pain is something hard to deal with. People often go to religion for answers‚ or better yet something to lean on. Why wouldn’t you go to a “higher power” when you’re feeling lost and alone? I mean who wouldn’t pray to something or someone
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