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    saaaaddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddasfffff- fffffffffffffffffThe Universe next door is written from a Christian prospective that give us understanding of the different worldviews. Sire stated in his book on page 12 that "we should not only be able to detect the world view of others but be aware of our own" This is I believe the primary purpose of this book. The important purpose is for us to have justification of what we believe as well as an understanding of the worldview

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    There is a fine line between patriotism and nationalism in the United States of America. In recent years‚ the line has become blurred as nationalistic ideologies overtake the meaning of being patriotic (Flegenheimer and Barbaro). Patriotism is the love and sense of pride one feels for their country and most Americans believe it is fundamental to the liberties granted to them; as such‚ many feel it is important to instill patriotism into the nation’s children. As of now‚ only five states do not require

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    This means that God exists outside of time and space so therefore has an impersonal relationship with humanity‚ meaning He would not be able to influence humanity in the form of miracles or revelations. This view is commonly thought by believers of deism‚ who believe that an omnipotent God created the world‚ but then left it to ‘do its own thing and learn from its own mistakes’ and no longer looks over it. There are more benefits to an everlasting God‚ mainly because it would explain how miracles

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    reason and the scientific method. Writers of the enlightenment tended to focus on government‚ ethics‚ and science‚ rather than on imagination‚ emotions‚ or religion. Many members of the Enlightenment rejected traditional religious beliefs in favor of Deism‚ which holds that the world is run by natural laws without the direct intervention of God. John Locke’s Ideas- He was a

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    and Indian War. 10. The Proclamation of 1763-Following the acquisition of French territory in North America after the end of the French and Indian war‚ which forbade settlers from settling past the line drawn along the Appalachian Mountains. 11. Deism-The belief that reason and observation of the natural world are sufficient to determine the existence of God. 12. Huguenots-Members of the Protestant Reformed Church during the 16th and 17th centuries. 13. John Locke and Sir Isaac Newton-An English

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    dealt with can provide insight into the ethics of Brazilian culture and also the ethics of Sao Paulo. The moral standards determining the behavior of a typical Brazilian can be linked back to his or her worldview‚ which would commonly be based upon deism. A deistic worldview will affect one’s actions when dealing with issues that challenge one to make a moral decision‚ such as whether

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    The Romantic era is denoted by an extensive questioning and expression of challenging notions building on the convictions of the Enlightenment. The Enlightenment challenged the Christian Orthodoxy which had dominated Europe for 1‚000 years. Romanticism proposed an exploration of self‚ emphasising the primacy of the individual and a vision of humankind animated by the imagination‚ endorsing a reverence and personal connection to nature. The set texts Fancy and Ode to a Nightingale explore a world

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    developed in France‚ Britain‚ and Germany; the Age of Enlightenment influenced the country of Europe. It emphasized reason‚ science‚ and observation. Most of the United States’ Founding Fathers were heavily influenced by Enlightenment ideas such as deism‚ the belief in a God who created the universe and then abandoned it‚ and socialism. Socialism is the theory of social organization that advocates that the means of production‚ distribution‚ and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community

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    Study guide Ch 16 Enlightenment Enlightenment 1700-1789- intellectual and cultural movement. Rococo- pastile‚ light and everyday scene of wealthy atistocles‚ and sexual or exrotic. Neoclasicism- Deism- worship a supreme being a god who created the universe and set the laws of nature in motion but who never again interfered in natural or human affairs. Pietism- Philosophes- leaders of enlightenment. Encyclopedie- First great awakening- Phillip Spener- Jonathan Edwards- Mozart-

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    lack intentionality. 154 Key Terms Theism: A theory that says that the universe was created by a perfect‚ all powerful supreme being who continues to be interested in its well-being and can intervene to perform miracles or make revelations. Deism: A theory that says that a supreme being created the universe but does not intervene in its workings. Polytheists: A theory that says that many gods govern the universe.\ Pantheists: A theory that says that a supreme being is everywhere and that

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