(i) Outline two solutions to the problem of evil (21 marks) The problem is how do we reconcile an omnipotent and omnibenevolent God with the existence of evil and suffering in the world? The God of classical theism should be willing and able to remove evil and suffering. However‚ evil exists. This kind of solution is called a theodicy. A theodicy does not deny the existence of moral and natural evil‚ it proposes that there are good reasons why God does not intervene when conceivably he could or
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Pleasantville can very well be the equivalence of the Garden of Eden‚ a place of innocence and perfection. However‚ when Jennifer and David (who aren’t so innocent) are placed in Pleasantville‚ things begins to change as Jennifer and her ’90s permissiveness contributes initially to the discovery of sex. Thus‚ such an act has broken the perfect harmony of Pleasantville and soon everyone who doesn’t conform to the norms of Pleasantville undergoes a vibrant color change. This color change is believed
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individual is capable of sinning and capable of acting rightfully. A statement that she considered to be one of the main causes for evil to exist (Norwich 57). Unfortunately‚ humanity has inherited this flaw which prevents it from achieving goodness and perfection. As one might recall‚ the concept of prevention is explored in Mohammad Saeedimehr’s interpretation of evil as “privation.” Humanity inherited sin from the first human being to have ever existed‚ Adam. The sin committed by Adam is known as the original
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Intensify reality Daniel Boorstin‚ an American professor‚ historian‚ writer‚ and attorney‚ is highly celebrated for his publications that classify him as an old fashioned patriot. However‚ Boorstin believed that Democracy and technology had consequential effects on an American’s experiences. Also‚ that the problems society faces are from the success of society than its failures. Boorstin uses four consequences to determine the relationship between success that technology and democracy have with
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Alex Dang “What Kind Of Asian Are You” The theme of this poem is not only about Asians/being Asian‚ but also the idea of stereotypicality‚ the way people are judged based solely on their appearance‚ background‚ religion and culture‚ and the things they like/dislike. The poet describes how‚ as an Asian‚ he is expected to be the most Asian-like things such as a math genius‚ even though he may not necessarily be that way. The poem goes on to talk about the things that are implied‚ rather than said
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convey messages to the audience by highlighting issues relevant to the context of production. ‘Gattaca’ incorporates many themes which highlight the corruption and inequality in this strange‚ new world. Niccol explores concepts such as elitism‚ perfection‚ inequity and modernism. This film opens with two contrasting epigraphs‚ which entices viewers’ interest into moral themes in ‘Gattaca’. The first quote reads: “Consider God’s handiwork; Who can straighten what He hath made crooked?” Ecclesiastes
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views. One of these views are on genetic engineering‚ whether it is acceptable or not modifying genes. God created us human not perfect so why do we want to reach perfection when it is not a human trait. Other people who lack faith will tell you humans seek perfection it’s in their nature so it’s ok modifying genes‚ but if we reached perfection what do we have to seek‚ we would be perfect and lose our touch of humanity. Is genetic engineering ethical to do‚ children who are made with specific genes
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existence you would have to be omniscient. In modal logic a property that is impossible will entail its opposite. If maximal greatness is impossible then all things must negate maximal greatness. If perfection is logically absurd then we cannot adequately defines things like evil‚hate‚ignorance. God’s moral perfection which means evil is perversion of good. The overall thing is that the triune of god
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I) Examine the ways in which the Ontological argument attempts to prove to the atheist that God exists. There are many different forms of the ontological argument for the existence of God. The first being an argument postulated by Anselm in the Proslogian. The ontological argument is a priori meaning knowledge is independent of experience an analytical meaning from logic. The Ontological argument follows the analytic method of knowledge; in this instance‚ for example‚ this is to be found when Anselm
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continuous tension between the two…(????????)...Although both Oscar and his father Campbell revel staying in control‚ Oscar uses control to protect his secrets and protect his client’s free will; While Campbell uses control to preserve Candor’s perfection and surrender people’s free will. Even though tension continuously arises in Campbell and Oscars relationship‚ they are more similar than they know because of their constant need to be in control. In a way Oscar has learned everything he knows about
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