God of Carnage

identical religious opinions. In the pieces of work “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” and “Upon the Burning of our House”, the authors have two polar opposite religious opinions. The author of “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” ,Jonathan Edwards, feels that God is more of an angry God versus the opinions of Anne Bradstreet, the author of “Upon the Burning of our House”, who feels that God is more of a gracious God. Their opinions are very contradicting, but do have a few similarities.…

My Grandparents January of 2017, my Grandpa went to be with Jesus. That particular month will always be one of the most memorable times of my life. Prior to this happening, my parents, along with my youngest Aunt departed for Israel. It was during this time, their week-long vacation in Israel, my Grandparents were assigned to babysit all eight of us children. My younger siblings, especially, were extremely pleased with this prospect. A week filled with amusement and revelry, spent with our…

of both stories, God (or Gods) decided to flood the Earth because of all the wickedness in the world. In addition to the Earth being flooded, God(s) chooses a righteous man to build an ark, because of an impending great flood. In both accounts, male and female animals were to be in the ark, as well as his family…

To keep the patient safe, Screwtape admonishes Wormwood and protects the patient for purposes of diminishing his faith for a long lifetime. Therefore, Lewis insinuates that most people that face numerous temptations are strong believers of God and are blessed to live a long lifetime. However, those that fall into the pleasures of the world and pursue personal gratification often fall young. The devil believes that he shall prevail by keeping a strong believer for a long time, therefore,…

How does someone prove they are not a witch? They don’t. Two hundred people between 1692 and 1693 had to find a way. Their two options were die, or admit to a crime they were not at fault for. Pride meant too much to some people and they could not come to peace with admitting witchcraft. In result, twenty people were hanged during these witch trials. The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, takes place during the late 1600s in, Salem. Townspeople believe that if something can not be explained, that it is…

How does Pope Francis’s letter, Laudato Si, relate to the ideals of the Sacramentality and how can the themes of Laudato Si present a new perspective in a sacramental way? Pope Francis’s Papal Encyclical entitled Laudato Si, which means “Be Praised”, illustrates a spectrum of global issues and how human beings are intended to solve the matter. Issues such as; preservation of the environment, protecting life and creation, and a general decline in moral and spirituality amongst all people of…

When studying Philosophy of Religion, one may recognize there are many aspects this discipline addresses. One of the features discussed is the existence of God. Over the years, circles have expressed their thoughts concerning this topic because it is of great value to humanity. In 1968, H.J. McCloskey decided to express his views on this topic in his article, On Being an Atheist. Within the article, McCloskey presented his atheistic views and why they are right along with theistic views and why…

I have often tried to find my worth, acceptance, and identity based upon what I do and how others view me. This has spilled over into my relationship with God. So many times, I feel unworthy and think that I must do something to earn his love and favor. Why do I run from God’s love? Why do I feel unworthy of his love and acceptance? Reading through Boa I came across a powerful quote, “For people who have…

Rough Dfrat Caryll Houselander and Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Comparative Analysis Introduction Religious faith is manifested in many ways due to the underlying dynamics that informs it. The distinction between devotedness and those living a wild life is often a predicate of one's personal experiences and the nature of social interactions that one sustains. Time and again, living a life full of faith demands much devotion and dedication, something that is much deeper than simple conformity to…

I have had many different “Bucket Lists” in my life, but within each one is a common purpose; to accomplish things that make me feel fulfillment and joy when it comes to how I live my life and the goals I set. I remember one of the first bucket lists I ever made was a list of ideals I wanted to have as a person and in a family. It contained items such as get married to my best friend in my church’s temple, have three children, and be the best me I can be. These are all still valid goals, but as…