...not accept that the complex universe is the creation of God based on the fact that God is not complex. Dawkins is also not able to prove the probability of evolution which he thinks is the cause of creation of all complex beings. "that the watch must have had a maker: that there must have existed, at some time, and at some place or other, an artificer or artificers, who formed it for the purpose which we find it actually to answer; who comprehended its construction, and designed its use." I believe that there is some power behind the creation of this complex universe. There is some source behind the creation of all complex organisms. One can say that this source or power I believe in could be God. It is this belief that gives me hope and faith that things will change and gives me strength to move forward every day. It also gives me peace of mind. I believe in existence of GOD. I think the question of God is how we perceive the idea of the world around us. We either believe that there is some intelligence or source behind the creation of the universe or everything came into existence by chance. Our beliefs affect our views about our personal and social life. The question of God is very important because our beliefs influence how we justify our purpose of being here and how we adjust to the...
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...responsibility and control over his life. Neal is proud of the work that he has done with and through his church. Being a former Sunday school teacher and volunteering with various community programs gave him a sense of giving back to other people. Though Lance feels that there are no negative drawbacks to his atheism, Neal feels there are some in being a Christian. He feels that, “There are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings around Christians. Everyone seems to think we are judgmental, and uptight, but I am neither.” I believe him about this because Neal, along with Lance, feels that the people closest to them respect their beliefs, even if their own differ. Lance says, “Some agree with me, and others maintain a strong faith, however, they respect my beliefs.” Neal feels the same way, except for when meeting new people. “People meeting me for the first time are surprised when I tell them I’m a Christian because I don’t fit into their ideas of who we are.” Neal...
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...Walking under a ladder brings you bad luck, wishing on a wishing star as it tails off in the sky, and crossing fingers for good luck are examples of the many types of unreasoned rituals that are very common nowadays. This is what superstition is all about. It is about incoherent beliefs and customs carried out with increasing popularity, by people all around the world. It is an irrational belief that does not have any fact or reason to support it. Its essence therefore lies in blind beliefs and habits that are generally accepted in a particular society and are scientifically unexplainable. There are literally hundreds of different types of superstition beliefs around the world. Some people take these very seriously but others just laugh them off. Superstitions may have begun hundreds of years ago when people didn't have the knowledge that we have nowadays. For instance people used to think that their shadows or reflections were part of their souls, because they didn't understand the concept of the sun or moon making shadows. Moreover, it is likely that learned people used superstitions as a means to make the general population abide with certain basic principle of life in order to ensure safety precautions or prevent a situation of fear to arise. For instance walking under a ladder leaning against a wall is perceived to be dangerous, as knocking against it can, not only be dangerous to the person standing on the ladder but also to the person walking under it. Therefore to...
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...To answer this question one must first understand that every politico-economic ideology, like every religious belief, proclaims that it has the one true doctrine and that all others are entirely different or at opposite ends. In most instances individuals join in voluntary association to act upon those opinions, ideas or beliefs which they hold in common. These opinions, ideas or beliefs may or may not be based on facts and hence most end with disastrous results. However once ideas have crystallized into organized action little question is raised to their feasibility or conformance to fact. Conclusively the objective of the group is either initially or ultimately the result of compromise being either very limited or very general in scope. This explains the ineffectiveness of the emotional approach and the political generality does not adequately define the project. The end result is the making of a mountain out of a molehill where the emphasis is on the exaggeration and reiteration of minor differences while ignoring what they have in common. Technocracy partakes one single element in that it is dependent on the voluntary association of individuals acting upon certain ideas upon which they are in agreement. Comparatively it differs from all other social movements since its common ideas are not the result of philosophic agreement. Technocracy does in fact in theory need science and technology to be based upon, but it is this "science and technology" that the populace...
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...The Grand Inquisitor JACKIE BARRIERE stc The Grand Inquisitor The Grand Inquisitor is a chapter in Dostoyevsky’s classic novel “The Brothers Karamazov.” The Greater novel itself is a philosophical debate on God, free will, human nature and morality written by Dostoevsky over 2 years and published in 1880. As with all of Dostoyevsky’s novels it is set in a modernizing Russia and it is a deep psychological study of faith and reason, as well as the doubt, psychology, moral decisions and the thought processes that occur during man’s journey to enlightenment and greater awareness. Although The Brothers Karamazov itself is a work of art and one of the greatest novels ever written the true genius of “The Grand Inquisitor” chapter is that it is a profound discussion on faith, reason and religion, on its own, and the chapter works as an independent study of the greater novels philosophical questions. Although I have done a lot of thinking myself on the topics discussed in “The Grand Inquisitor” I have been especially moved during the reading of this chapter and in my opinion it is the most profound discussions of religious philosophy I have ever read. Even as I write this paper my opinions on the complex questions Dostoyevsky examines, the irony that flows through much of the parable and the reasons for Dostoyevsky writing the parable are in constant change – as with all matters of deep philosophy these issues will probably never be fully resolved; that is why “The Grand Inquisitor”...
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...as ester, Christmas among other festivities. Growing up in Colombia, a country composed of a large Christian population and attending a catholic school I was ignorant to other religions and cultures. After all I was a catholic because that was how I was raised. After moving to Canada I was exposed to other cultures and forms of faith which expanded my knowledge and understanding of cultures and religions. As I started to mature and began the quest of becoming a young adult many questions about my faith began to linger in my head. As my knowledge of the history of the Catholic Church and other religions expanded, I started to develop a negative image of organized religions. Mainly because I began to believe religion is used to manipulate people by influencing their social, political, and cultural beliefs of what is right or wrong. From the Catholic Church’s crusades to current extremist terrorism organized religion has caused more problems than it has solved. I believe the church and the state should be two separate entities and in countries like Iran mixing the two has only caused problems for this nation. I find it extremely hard to have blind faith when it comes to super natural things. This ofcourse is one of the basic things religions ask for. I’m constantly trying to arrive to a “rational” conclusion when it comes to divine and religious questions and irrational teachings which many times contradict themselves with in a religion make me believe it is all a scam to make...
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...Faith is the complete trust or confidence in someone or something. It is based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof. Scientifically, faith is irrational. There is no proof of a higher being, no scientific reason for one to trust in their beliefs, yet so many do. I understand that in this sense faith is irrational, yet I also think its necessary and makes complete rational sense. In order to be at peace in life I think it is important to have your faith to trust in. God cannot be proven by science, and I think this is what creates faith. By completely trusting in God there is faith. Through the peace it brings in life and the inner feeling of understanding and reason for all of life’s happenings, it is important to be able to trust in your faith. While faith may not be rational in terms of science, individually, everyone who has faith in something or someone would argue that is absolutely is rational. Faith is a crucial part of life and it is the rationality for all questions and concerns one may have. Every day we turn to our beliefs to make sense of life. When things go wrong, you can turn to your faith to understand the reasoning behind it. Likewise, when things go exceptionally well, you can also trust that your belief in God has been the source. A powerful desire to understand life and rationalize everything that happens is why we need to trust in our faiths and beliefs. Faith is an irrational rationality of life. Fowler believes that faith is not something that...
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...college. All of them are wearing the same collar. We see no differences in their appearances. This could indicate that Krebs fit into his hometown before he went to war, but certainly not after. Part of Krebs' "home" before the war was his religious beliefs. We are told in the first sentence of the story that he went to a Methodist college. During the war and after, his experience affected him to such a great deal that he could then not even pray. Many people lose their belief in God. There was much more to this loss for Krebs however. We are led to believe that his mother was deeply religious. How hard it would have been for Krebs to disregard in public his animosity towards God now. Anyone can pray out loud and not mean their words. Their faith cannot be seen to other people. Therefore, Krebs went along with this formality of praying with his mother for her sake, not his. His home before the war was filled with God filled days at the college. During the war he must have searched for God and not found him. That is why on his return to his hometown, he does not see the point of blindly believing any longer. Krebs seemed to like the normality of everyday life. We learn of his daily routine of sleeping late, walking to the library and sitting on the front porch. He reads about the war on his front porch. This seemed to symbolize his wanting both worlds. He wishes that there were more maps in these books. Maps were important to him because they were concrete. They were stable. Maps...
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...interoffice memorandum to: | Richey Richman, CEO | from: | Elementary division manager | subject: | employee’s claim of constructive discharge | date: | June 10, 2013 | | | Constructive discharge is when an employee feels he or she has been forced to resign or quit their job because the employer has made their working conditions intolerable to a point that any reasonable person would have also resign or quit. The employee does not have to explain why they were forced to quit or resign. In cases where religion is sited, he or she may think, or feel, they must quit or resign because of a conflict with their religious beliefs, and being able to perform their job to managements expected levels. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, volume 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(a) (1); states in pertinent part: (a) Employer practices It shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer - (1) to fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual, or otherwise to discriminate against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of such individual’s race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; or This section of the US code prohibits discrimination against a person based on their religious beliefs and/or convictions. Also, Title VII requires an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for an employee's religious practices and observances, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the employer....
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...Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft Michelle L. Murphy GCU: Spirituality in Healthcare March 16, 2014 Rev. Rick Hudock Abstract As heath care providers we need to keep mindful of the care we provide to several different religious traditions. It is up to the health care professional to respect and understand the ideals that affect our patients and their family members. In this paper we will compare the philosophies of three diverse faiths. The faiths chosen are Islam, Christian Science and Buddhism, and how they compare to Christianity. We will learn about basic beliefs, spiritual perspectives on healing, and the components of healing such as meditation, prayer and other rituals they follow. Furthermore, addressing the importance and perceptive of how to care for a patient with a different faith and cultural view. In the field of nursing we are in constant contact with patients of several different faiths. This requires an abundance of knowledge and acceptance towards multiple beliefs and religions. The philosophies of Christian Science, Buddhism and Islam compared to Christianity have significantly diverse beliefs surrounding health, illness, death and healing. From a spiritual perspective we will learn about each of these faiths. We will place focus on their beliefs on healing, meditation, rituals, prayer and their views on afterlife. We as healthcare providers need to know what is viewed with importance in their faith in order to treat the patient...
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...Timothy Lee Professor Woodard English 110-08 3/9/2014 The Dangers of Religious Hypocrisy Merriam-Webster’s defines the word hypocrite as “a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue and religion, and a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings.” Although many have fallen into the category of being a hypocrite, adding a religious aspect can make that person into a dangerous and distrustful figure. Religious hypocrisy is dangerous because it can and has led to distrust in friendships, poor parenting, and even wars hurting both the hypocrite and the religion. One dangerous aspect of religious hypocrisy is that it can destroy friendships. For example, a friend, who continues to commit adultery and is seen at their religious establishment condemning those who commit the same offense, hurts both the religious establishment and the friend’s reputation. His or her words, although right in the religion’s eyes, would be less righteous in the congregation’s eyes. His or her words to convince someone not to commit adultery are significantly weakened because that very person speaking those words commits adultery themselves. Another example is a friend who constantly steals yet denies it, preaching that his or her beliefs are against stealing. This person is hurting his or her beliefs by making themselves a thief and his or her religion by making their religions a shield for thieves. Another dangerous aspect of religious hypocrisy is that it...
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...chapter. 1 of Philosophy of Religion: Thinking About Faith, “What is Philosophy of Religion?” As you read, make sure you understand the following points and questions: Explain the distinctions between philosophy of religion and sociology, history, theology, and religious philosophy. philosophy of religion focus on the truth and reasonableness of religious beliefs. While the historian or sociologist may study religious beliefs, but his focus is not specifically on the truth or reasonableness of such belief theologian looks at religous beliefs from within, as an adherent or representative of a religous tradition. philosophy of religon may be engaged in by thinkers who are not religous at all, as well as by committed religous thinkers philosophy of religion not so much religious thinking as it is thinking about religion. Religious Philosophy is Religious thinking Explain the arguments for and problems with fideism. Fideism: human beings are never religously neutral; they are always either in faithful service to or in rebellion against God. Claims that faith is the precondition for any correct thinking about religion Problem: fideist cannot attempt to win over his critics by rational argument as the presupposition of such dialouge means the possibility of common ground (fideists deny common ground) eliminates the possibility of showing the nonbeliever the superiority of a religous worldview where should one place one's faith? What 2 factors do Evans and Manis raise in answering...
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...values in an individual`s up bringing. To me, there are many personal values I could talk about on this essay. The three most important values are the love of God, Family, and work ethics to be fully successful in life. First, and foremost God the creator is, has been, and will always be the beginning and the end; the Alpha and Omega. When I refer to having God present in our lives, it comes to my mind the first commandment written in the bible; this is to love our Lord our God above all things, which brings me to mention Faith. I would describe Faith, as the core value to begin with. There are many passages in the bible that explain how to have Faith, and how to apply it at times of need. For example, Job also known as a man full of faith not only had He faith in God, but He trusted and believed God was on his side after being attacked by the devil who took all Job`s possessions hindering him to deny God. Instead, Job`s faith, trust, and belief drove him to obtain wisdom and to stand for what He believed was one of his most precious asset, The love of God. Second, family values such as friendship, obedience, and respect lead an individual on to a much higher ground. I was always told when I was little that I must love God, then mom and dad, then the rest of the world. I thought I was being chastised with this type of thinking because I was under the impression God could be placed in any order. He didn`t have to be the First one since He was already...
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...In Lesson 2, we explored a number of reasons why it is important to develop a philosophical mindset. In this assignment I want you to take one of those reasons and elaborate on it. In at least 250 words, explain why it is important for you to develop the philosophical mindset. Why develop a philosophical mindset? The definition of a philosophical mindset is reason enough for me. An attitude or approach to life that involves the critical examination of beliefs to ascertain what they mean, if they are true, and what value they have. I don’t understand people who just believe things because that’s what other people believe. The depth of critical examination on a certain belief points to the level of commitment you have to that belief. Without critical examination one can’t truly grasp or lean on a belief. Without true beliefs that one can lean on, life becomes vain and unfulfilling. Look at the church for an example. If you have ever attended a church long enough to get to know its members outside the church walls, then this example will make sense. Many church members say they believe in God, that they are saved through Christ and that they are going to heaven when they die. They say that they believe the whole Bible is God’s truth and holy word, including Matthew 7:17 which states; “By their fruits ye shall know them. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?”, and Matthew 7:20 which states, “Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into...
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...Based on my research the employee’s doesn’t have a valid case under Constructive discharge. Constructive discharge is when an employee leaves her job because her employer made her working condition so terrible, that she was obligated to quit. Under EEOC Reasonable Accommodation & Religion “the law requires an employer to reasonable accommodator an employee’s religious beliefs or practices” retrieved from http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/practices/index/cfm / Our former employee claims that because of a change in the company’s work schedule, her shift falls on Sunday. This makes her unable to worship. Assuming this employee did not ask her supervisor to change her work schedule, or ask if she can switch with another employee. She does not have a valid case. Title VII of the Civil Right Act, 1964 is “prohibits employers with at least 15 employees or employment agencies and unions from discriminating employment based on race, color, sex, religion, age, or origin “ retrieved from http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/docs/qanda_religion/ It is illegal for an employer to treat any employee differently, harass, refuse a request to accommodate based on there religious values and practice. I don’t think this employee have any valid case because we changed the work schedule for our entire production employees. We did not treat this employee differently. She did not give us any written request to change her work schedule, so she can’t say we denied her request. Based on the situation the employee...
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