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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Loving‚ and Patient God There are many characteristics in describing the Christian Gods personality. God is similar to us—only in perfection. He is holy‚ fair‚ righteous‚ and impartial. He has feelings‚ can be jealous and angry‚ and always keeps his promises. Although‚ I believe God has three attributes that make him the merciful God that he is: loving‚ forgiving‚ and patient. These three characteristics are ultimately those that affect my life most. I sin daily‚ but God never holds it against
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individual beliefs and the standardised institutions which are recognised as acceptable. Consequently a transgression occurs‚ breaking through either traditional or modern values towards personal ideals of worth‚ freedom‚ love and happiness. The text The God of Small Things (1997) by Arundhati Roy captures this transgression through the social constructs of the 1960’s post-colonial Indian context‚ female under patriarchal suppression and the defiance of stereotypical gender roles. The movie The Piano
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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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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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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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The Existence of God and Evil The problem of evil has been around since the beginning. How could God allow such suffering of his “chosen people”? God is supposedly all loving (omni-benevolent) and all powerful (omnipotent) and yet He allows His creations to live in a world of danger and pain. Two philosophers this class has discussed pertaining to this problem is B.C. Johnson and John Hick. Johnson provides the theists’ defense of God and he argues them. These include free will‚ moral urgency‚
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learned from this class and believed in my worldview. What I think about God‚ his characteristics‚ being human‚ and the world he has created has made me understand there is more than one worldview. Growing up I had to know God for myself to understand him and his word from my view. I have built a strong relationship with God to be comfortable enough to go God when I need him. God is the Lord‚ the creator of the world. God sent his son to save all mankind from their sins. Some of God’s characteristics
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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 as fact. The desire
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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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