Hobbes believes that we are born bad and because of this we need a ruler to control that attribute with fear of punishment. I believe that Hobbes is right in the sense that we are born sinful. Yet‚ I do not agree that we need a ruler to control our sin by fear. Rather‚ we do have a blank slate that society does affect‚ bringing the idea of good into our perspectives. We are born with a sinful nature because of our natural survival instincts. If left to our own‚ away from society‚ we would act upon
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and sin in “The Prison Door” by Nathaniel Hawthorne are reflected in the author’s use of diction and imagery. Nathaniel Hawthorne uses many descriptive words. The author showcases the tone of innocence by using words such as “sweet” and “virtue.” The definition of sweet is delightful and pleasing. The word virtue relates to Christianity. It means behavior that shows high moral standards. This gives almost a welcoming effect to an otherwise gloomy prison. The author showcases the tone of sin by using
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the start to the end of the novel‚ Granny’s unwavering actions become more obvious and common which results in more repentance. In the novel‚ Granny’s actions‚ although not always just‚ always benefit her family and friends and repentance for her sins always follows. With Granny’s actions to assist others and her family she is frequently times misperceived by many‚ resulting in many misunderstanding between people. Ringo often is confused by Granny’s often confessions after she has just sinned;
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impact it had on those who by its very definition committed sin. In order to fully understand the issues identified‚ we must have a conception of what penance entails. Many believe penance is a canon or law that ensures one’s salvation for conducting or carrying out acts that would be considered a sin either in the eyes of God‚ or in the eyes of the church as stated by Hunt…”the church still insisted that the shedding of blood was a sin requiring penance.” (Hunt‚ 2009. P322). Many believe pennance
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the courage to stand up for what is right. In The Kite Runner‚ redemption is so important because sin is so enduring. Amir opens the story by telling us not about how exactly he sinned‚ but about sin’s endurance: "... It’s wrong what they say about the past‚ I’ve learned‚ about how you can bury it. Because the past claws its way out." Hosseini uses structure to emphasize the themes of sin and redemption. Because Amir tells the story in retrospect‚ every memory‚ even the blissful ones of his
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A chancels dark appearance A dramatic story that creates interest to the congregation by cause of the minister that shows up with a black veil covering his face. The minister will not take off the black veil because it’s an indication of a sinful sin‚ he has done‚ which the Puritan community won’t stop making rumors and criticizing him as a minister wearing a black veil. There are various American Romanticism characteristics that are in the story‚ Exaggerated situations that are in the story are
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Danny Li 10/29/12 Chillingworth and Dimmesdale As Chillingworth grows closer to Dimmesdale‚ their relationship begins to mirror that of Pearl and Hester; like Pearl is to her mother‚ Chillingworth is a constant reminder of Dimmesdale’s past sins and is not only obsessed with discovering the reverend’s secret‚ but is also strangely drawn toward Dimmesdale’s chest (just as Pearl is drawn toward the scarlet A). After returning from the graveyard where he gathered some herbs‚ Chillingworth tries
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(nulli subdita fuit). By this he acted inordinately‚ because the right to will with absolute independence‚ not being subject to any external power‚ pertains exclusively to the will of God. This is Anselm’s interpretation of the biblical description of sin as the desire to ‘be like God’ (Gen 3:5). However‚ later in ch. 6 we learn that this desire to be like God is not exactly the efficient cause of the angel’s fall. Anselm leaves this question partially unanswered. We do not know what exactly the angels
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The purpose behind the use of the contrapasso is to elaborate how your sins will ultimately determine your punishment in hell. In Canto III‚ Dante explains how the souls here are lost. souls here are considered neutral because they have not sinned‚ but they were sent to the underworld. When the souls were alive‚ they had an undecided relationship with God which also explains why the souls are considered neutral. Consequently‚ their neutral attributes cause them to be punished by walking inside of
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arms open no matter what the situation might be. He is also very forgiving when a sin against Him has been made‚ no matter how big or small. God is an amazing hero because He is affectionate‚ always there‚ and forgiving. God is very loving in many different ways‚ always keeping everyone in His heart no matter what. He is not like ‘most people’‚ He loves us so much that He gave his only son to protect us from sin. God is like the mosquitoes we have down in Louisiana during hot climate‚ never leaving
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