the development of Cartesian and Spinozan philosophy. Although both philosophers employ an ontological argument for the existence and necessity of God the specific nature of God differs greatly with each account. While Descartes suggests a Judeo-Christian concept of God‚ Spinoza argues a more monistic deity similar to that of the Hindu tradition. The most significant difference however‚ lies within the basis and structure of each argument itself. Considered from an analytical standpoint through the
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when needed species can adapt and survive in their environment. Even though Darwin views evolution as amazing and beautiful it is morally and theologically offense for some people. One of these people is William Paley‚ a major supporter of Natural Theology. Because these people do not want to believe that there is no God they try to create coexistence between religion and science. Although Darwin accepts and observes the theory of evolution to be astonishing and of an aesthetic outlook‚ there are also
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cause‚ an uncaused cause. However‚ according to him‚ the first cause argument for God was attacked vehemently and rejected utterly. Dr. Robert Lawrence Kuhn first interviewed William Lane Craig‚ a research professor in philosophy. The latter is a Christian philosopher‚ known for debating atheists. According to Craig‚ anything that exists has a reason or an explanation of its existence either in the necessity of its own nature or some external cause. Craig argues that if the universe has an explanation
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while the Christian God vanishes into non-existence. The demon’s revelation does not change the external reality of one’s life; the outside events will continue on as normal. What will change is both an understanding of one’s place in the metaphysics and theology of current life and that of the afterlife. While not stating that there is no God outright to guide and direct the happenings of everyday life‚ the eternal recurrence of events essentially kills off the threat of the Christian God by
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Western philosophical theology raises the question if God is so wonderful then why is there evil? The two specific arguments in this theology are: The deductive form and inductive form. In the deductive form God is supposed to eliminate evil and because he doesn’t he is not viewed as all knowing and all powerful or even entirely good. Since evil does exist God’s capabilities are questioned. The inductive form sees the amount of evil in the world and questions God’s existence. God should be doing
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Critical Paper 3 Fides et Ratio‚ One or Both? The Middle Ages saw a period in time that was deeply rooted in Christianity. Almost every aspect of life was monitered and ruled by the Church. This period in time also saw the emergence of men beginning to question whether the existence of God can be proved by faith ‚ reason‚ or as Thomas Aquinas insists‚ by both faith and reason. There were differing opinions of this matter in both scholarly and religious circles. Faith is what all believers
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University of America and The Washington Theological Union. In 2004‚ Dreyer received the Elizabeth Ann Seton Medal from Mt. St. Joseph College in Cincinnati for her outstanding contributions to Catholic theology in the United States. Dreyer writes and lectures widely on subjects ranging from medieval theology and mysticism to contemporary lay spirituality. Dreyer‚ who holds a doctorate from Marquette University‚ has written a number of books‚ including Earth Crammed with Heaven: A Spirituality of Everyday
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relationship with their God. But‚ if they failed to keep their end of the bargain‚ God would have to punish them. Retribution theology is the belief that those who are obedient to God are called righteous and will be blessed‚ while those that are disobedient are wicked and will be cursed (Tullock 2006). From the beginning of Exodus and beyond the Babylonian Exile‚ retribution theology was prevalent in the lives of Israel. The Old Testament writings reiterate God’s faithfulness towards Israel. “The
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JOURNAL ARTICLE CRITIQUE of Gangel‚ Kenneth O. “Marks of a Healthy Church.” Bibliotheca Sacra vol.158 no.632 (October - December 2001): 467-477. THEO 510 LUO (fall 2012) Survey of Theology Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary October 22‚ 2012 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION3 BRIEF SUMMARY3 CRITICAL INTERACTION4 CONCLUSION5 SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY6 Introduction In the New Testament‚ the church can be referred to as the “local” church or the “universal” church. The local church
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spirituality. Lastly‚ the paper will discuss the usefulness of relational spirituality in the context of queer ministry. Historical Context: Historically‚ human needs for relationality with God has been a central theme in Christian theological anthropology . However‚ Christians have historically disagreed on the understanding of the relation
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