Pojman argues the need for a death penalty. He makes the claim that because of natural instinct‚ we as human beings demand that a criminal is punished properly in relation the crime he or she commits. We are not fully satisfied until this punishment is fully brought against the criminal (Pojman‚ 2004). Yet at the same time‚ we as humans have evolved to be able to refrain from taking vengeance into
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know that the life blood which sustains humanity has never been reproduced artificially which suggests that the very source of life is in the human body itself. It also implies that humans are interdependent and that we need each other to survive. On the occasion of the World Blood Donation Day therefore‚ it is imperative and appropriate to evaluate the global theme‚ “Give the Gift of Life: Donate Blood” so as to sensitize and motivate the less informed about the new lease of life that recipients
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Life of Pi Religion and spirituality are present all over the world. While they manifest themselves in different areas‚ and seem to have discernable differences‚ Picine “Pi” Patel‚ the protagonist in Life of Pi by Yann Martel‚ unites all religions in his daily life. Throughout the novel Yann Martel uses Pi to show that all religions have the same core‚ that being to love God Pi was born into Hinduism‚ and was very loyal to it‚ he explains that Hinduism makes sense through his eyes‚ and how
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Religion is important. It gives people something to believe in. Religion brings people together‚ gives hope‚ and gives people a deeper understanding of the world around them. For Piscine Patel‚ better known as “Pi”‚ religion is of upmost importance. In the novel‚ The Life of Pi‚ Pi decides to follow multiple religions. He follows Islam‚ Hinduism‚ and Christianity. Though controversial‚ Pi believes that by following multiple religions it allows him to love God more. After reading the novel it is clear
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Yann Martel’s Life of Pi and H.G. Wells’ Island of Dr. Moreau both creatively use a combination of a shipwreck and a storytelling theme to create a sense of inner struggle that questions and tests one’s own relationship with religion‚ faith and science. Both authors approach these matters in contrasting ways that make the reader think for themselves and question what is right and what is wrong. Wells’ approach is done through a satirical manner that mocks having faith in religion and shows a preferential
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“If you stumble about believability‚ what are you living for? Love is hard to believe‚ ask any lover. Life is hard to believe‚ ask any scientist. God is hard to believe‚ ask any believer. What is your problem with hard to believe?” -Yann Martel‚ Life of Pi. In the movie adaptation of Yann Martel’s book‚ belief is an overarching theme. The film seamlessly goes from discussing the protagonist’s religious belief to his belief in his tiger companion to other’s belief in his story of survival‚ leaving
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huge part of his survival. Out of all the people to get stuck on a lifeboat in the pacific ocean‚ with a royal bengal tiger for 227 days‚ Pi was the one to fit that role. His in depth beliefs in religion which he always held onto dearly‚ traveled from his childhood in India to a huge part of his life on the life boat. Another thing was his constant beliefs in rituals he had from prayers‚ school work‚ and attending temples or churches in India to his time surviving on a lifeboat‚ including things like
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Religion‚ Morality‚ and the Good Life Does morality depend on religion? Many believe the fundamental aspects of morality and religion join to form the basis on how one chooses to live their life. Some would define morality as a system we humans use to distinguish between what is right and what is wrong. Morality could derive from a number of different factors including‚ religion‚ culture‚ and upbringing. Those that believe that morality derives from religion or God’s commands trust in the Divine
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Life of Pi is a story that it can be translated in completely opposing ways. While one reader might find it deeply religious‚ another may find Pi’s story as atheistic. However‚ there is a common theme that the book urges to all readers‚ which is to have faith in your beliefs. Through the character Pi‚ Yann Martel proves how hard yet ultimately rewarding‚ it can be to have faith. Born a Hindu‚ Pi has no doubts about his religion. However‚ when Pi was 14‚ he was introduced to Christianity. Pi initially
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Ever thought about how many religions you can believe in? Is it right or wrong to believe in more than one religion? Martel describes how Pi loves God through Christianity‚ Hinduism‚ and Muslim. One day Pi and his family were at a park and there was a priest‚ pandit‚ and imam came up to them and said they wanted Pi to make up his mind regarding which religion he believes in. The wise men argued about which one Pi should believe in and he could not decide because he loves and is faithful in all. He
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