Humans have existed for a very long time. The idea of gods watching over us has existed almost as long as we have. It is a comfort we created for ourselves, when we felt like we needed a father or a mother watching over us, or an explanation of the mysterious occurrences around us. Even though most cultures have a god that watches over them, humans have never been able to decide on one for everyone. A culture’s god fits the wants and needs of the people. Because of that, every god is different, especially
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the universe started with all these catastrophic events, there has to have been someone to light the spark. The second clue Timothy Keller describes is “The Cosmic Welcome Mat” which is the idea that the universe was simply created in a way that human life could be possible in it. The third clue is “The regularity of nature” being the idea that the laws of nature and science will always repeat themselves, which leads to one thinking there is a higher being at work who keeps an orderly universe. The
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(based on the 5 senses). It is synthetic (from observation) and is inductive (there are a number of possible conclusions although one may be more probable). The Design Argument states that the universe has order, purpose, regularity and suitability for human life (Sarah Tyler). Complexities of the universe demonstrate some form of design. The design requires a designer. Therefore, for many, the designer is God of the Classical Theism (Hereafter referred to as God). This argument was first introduced
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(Swinburne, The Existence of God, 2005). Richard Swinburne approached the argument from the angle of probability suggesting that the evidence of design and order in the universe increases the probability of the existence of God. Swinburne’s argument is based on the remarkable degree and extent of order and regularity in the universe. It is an appealing argument because one cannot deny the apparent evidence – DNA, laws of nature and the complex evolutionary process. On the other hand we could simply
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it then they will have no place to stay. According to Isaiah 45:18 “God formulated the universe so that it can be occupied.” There are alternate biblical notions as well as details that show the significance of the environment and the desire to safeguard and keep it running. Environment fortification has constantly been the key concern among many socialists, ecologists as well as scientist thought the universe. Everybody is looking towards the welfare as well as the need for safeguarding the environment
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text about humans So I was reading this article about artificial intelligence, and the concept that some of them are getting smarter day by day. Let's use the word "evolving" for this one. So now, they are evolving day by day, getting smarter because humans are getting new ideas on how to actually make them think, feel, and everything we can basically do, and maybe even more. These robotic studies, as well their intelligence, artificial intelligence always fascinates me more and more, day
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Cosmic Creations Myths Across Cultures Theresa Buff HUM 105 November 29, 2014 Cheryl Anderson Cosmic Creations Myths across Cultures For this paper I chose the Navajo and the Zulu creation myths. Navajo because they are widely known to the Americas. Zulu I picked because I liked the name. After reading a little about their cultures I became more interested in them. The myths of their creations seem to be far from the myths most of us were told for our creations. The Navajo and the
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Atum; he created himself using his thoughts and the sheer force of his will. He created a hill, for there was nowhere he could stand. Atum was alone in the world. He was neither male nor female, and he had one all-seeing eye that could roam the universe. He joined with his shadow to produce a son and a daughter. Atum gave birth to his son by spitting him out. He named him Shu and made him god of the air. Atum vomited up his daughter. He named her Tefnut and made her the goddess of mist and moisture
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Yoda’s Philosophies Yoda’s philosophies go far beyond the reels of Star Wars but impact the universe. His teachings are used in everyday life and positively affect the people who practice his beliefs. These people are enlightened and able to live better lives achieving goals they once believed were unattainable. With the help of Yoda’s wisdom, one can accomplish many things. One of Yoda’s many philosophies is, “Try not. Do, or do not. There is no try.” This philosophy simply states that you
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the parable of the deaf and blind, a short story about a man who was born blind and totaly deaf. in his existence in the world, he lived his life in darkness and silence. nothing to see and notihing to hear. unable to see the reality in the world he was living. in the story, the man showed discontentment with his situation and ask more from god to improve what he has. in connection to the real world, truly humans are not contented with what they have. they keepi on asking and seekjng for more
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