How to be a stupid Atheist. I’ll just point out that although I don’t believe in a "biblical‚" or "christian" God-- I do think that mere existence merits explanation beyond what science holds for me at this point‚ therefore I think that at a fundamental level there is a creative "energy/entity" that made possible the "plane of existence." I-- for instance-- think that the universe was made by a wholly natural‚ long‚ and painstakingly haphazard series of coincidences. I think that religion is
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English 101 December 9‚2013 Comparison and contrast rough draft If you were to compare and contrast going to a community college verses going to a university‚ they can be very different but also one in the same. Some similarities include activities and‚ class choices. Differences between these two subjects are class size‚ living‚ and cost. Going away to school can be a lot different from going to a community college‚ but in some ways they can be similar also. The first point in which I will
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monolithic tradition. Buddhism is based upon the teachings and life of Gautama Buddha‚ whereas Christianity is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ‚ the Son of God. Buddhism is a non-theistic religion‚ meaning‚ the faith does not believe in a supreme creator. Christianity is a monotheistic religion that believes Christ is the Son Of God not just a profit. “Now it is a strange fact that Buddhism and Christianity‚ constituting together sixty-six percent.‚ which is considerably more than on half of mankind
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Anaxagoras: Atheist Philosopher Anaxagoras was one of ancient Greece’s first atheistic philosophers whose claims about reality and the way it worked were very convincing‚ while also lacking adequate explanation to give them sufficient clout. When compared to traditional Greek religion‚ Anaxagoras’ position on the phenomena of human life was less anthropomorphic and considerably revolutionary. Additionally‚ Anaxagoras’ view on reality‚ specifically concerning nous‚ was a glimpse into the future
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Both Buddhism and Christianity from their origins to the sixth century C.E. had similarities in that the diffusion was attributed through missionary work and conquest. Meanwhile‚ Christianity spread through the down fall of Rome and Buddhism spread by Ashoka who sent monks to share the teachings of the Buddha. Christianity and Buddhism both spread through missionaries. Specifically‚ Buddhism‚ towards part of South and Southeast Asia and‚ Christianity the Middle East through Europe
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Roman religion and Christianity both express many similar foundational and structural ideas. Romans and Christians share the same base of strong moral as well as respect for authority. The Roman family’s shrines to the gods although not exactly the same is very similar to Jesus’s followers enamored by his teachings‚ and in turn was very cult-like. They were passionate about their gods‚ and needed to express that. Both religions believe in sacrifice. Roman’s would sacrifice themselves‚ food‚ and objects
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Healthcare in the United States and Belgium Healthcare in the United States and Belgium Americans and law makers currently debate the healthcare system in the United States. Most Democrats feel American’s need government controlled healthcare‚ and most Republicans feel this give the government too much power over the American people. “Belgium ’s healthcare system is rated by Expatica.com‚ a UK expatriates web site‚ as having one of the best healthcare systems in Europe”
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One’s Night Out Is it Wood and Wine’s friendly and welcoming service or is it the delectable and unique entrees of Red Lobster that keeps me coming back? Choosing which restaurant is superior will be difficult as both have many different aspects to offer. Both restaurants unique in their own ways. A favorite restaurant is not something one often stumbles upon. At Red Lobster‚ I feel like an experienced chef has just prepared my meal. Their pasta dishes are exquisite and is always served with
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The penitentiary is a place of incarceration of offenders with the idea of punishment and treatment to reduce crimes in society. The penitentiary has known different transformations throughout the history of prisons. World War 2 had a major impact on the development of prison labor. Even the actual prison system contents programs of deterrence to answer to the needs of society in the reduction of crimes; the incarceration number is increasing‚ and the penitentiary system is showing signs of failure
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Buddhism vs. Christianity In the recent past‚ many people have become more interested in understanding the relationships between religions than ever before. The relationship between Buddhism and Christianity have been the center of interest among many scholars who strive to explore the differences and the similarities between the two faiths (Laughlin 78). The followers of Buddhism are Buddhists while the followers of Christianity are Christians. This paper will investigate how the two faiths are
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