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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Descartes and God In his groundbreaking work‚ Meditations on First Philosophy‚ the French philosopher Rene Descartes lays the groundwork for many philosophical principles by attempting to “establish a bold and lasting knowledge” (171)1. The foundations for knowledge Descartes established would go on to influence a plethora of other philosophers and philosophical works. Descartes argues in his meditations first from the point of view of complete skepticism‚ using skepticism as a tool in order to
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The debate over "In God We Trust" and "Under God" Brad Marendt Western International University Com 112 Cyndy Woods‚ Ph.D. March 19‚ 2006 There has been a great deal of debate since the United States of America became a nation over whether America ’s current motto‚ "In God We Trust"‚ and the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance are considered a violation of the first amendment. The first amendment says that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion " (U
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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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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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these men were willing to risk all‚ start a new beginning and take the chance at gaining massive wealth and glory? There is no doubt that for most men‚ gold was the main source of motivation for explorers‚ followed closely by fame and lastly God. Especially apparent in Aguirre‚ or the Wrath of God‚ the Spaniard’s risking travel across the Atlantic did so because they wanted to receive the ultimate reward‚ gold and lots of it. The myth of the riches is not a myth at all but rather can be presented
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Introduction The gods‚ as presented in Homer’s Iliad‚ present a variety of difficulties for the critic. In their style and highly anthropomorphous form‚ they lack close parallels in earlier cultures‚ and compared to the gods of monotheistic religions seem petty‚ small-minded‚ and unworthy‚ perhaps‚ of veneration. Moreover‚ their role as a literary device is highly contested; some authors‚ assign to them the function of comedy and light relief‚ their actions affording a hiatus from the intense fighting
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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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GOD IS OUR CREATOR God is the creator of the whole universe and we are just his creations. Even though he is our creator he did not create us to be his puppets. He gifted us with a free will‚ giving us an option to live in a way that we chose. It is his greatest desire that we‚ being children of God‚ walk in a way that is pleasing in his sight but he does not impose it on us for he is a gracious‚ loving ‚ and compassionate God. He is slow to anger and abounding in love. Oh what a great father
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Book Review Business for the Glory of God April Adams Liberty University BUSI 301: Business Law Professor Boto December 9‚ 2012 Business for the Glory of God: The Bible’s teaching on the Moral Goodness of Business by Wayne Grudem is a book based on the teachings of God being used within a business setting and how each conceptual aspect of business including‚ but not limited to‚ ownership and employment is a biblical concept. Grudem points out the association between the Bible and business
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