Monotheism

Geoffrey Chaucer’s short poem, Fortune: Balades de Visage sanz Peinture, was written in the 14th century. The poem takes place in a court room setting, with a plaintiff and a goddess-like character named Fortune, as a defendant. The plaintiff blames Fortune of his failures, however, Fortune does not take the responsibility. In this paper, I will analyze Fortune’s defense against the plaintiff’s accusation, she questions his entitlement while he still follows a Christian God. She intimidates him…

The metaphysics of ancient Hawai’i are unique and reflect metaphysics of both dualistic and monistic ways of thinking. As I address that theory in this paper I will be comparing and contrasting the difference in the Western philosophies of Plato to that of old Hawai’i before the coming of the Christians missionaries in 1820. I will also explain the ways in which I found ancient Hawaiians were also similar to Eastern monistic ways of thinking. In both cases, Hawai’i seems to be unique because…

Reflection on Vern S. Poythress “Redeeming Mathematics: A God-Centered Approach” Written by Jordan Baker, Numon Gafurov, CJ Gordon, Charlie Hubbard, and Alex Vander Stoep The Society of Brainiacs - Affiliation NWC Overview: In his book, “Redeeming Mathematics: A God-Centered Approach”, Vern S. Poythress offers a foundational interpretation for all mathematical thought. Driven by his strong love for math along with his strong love for God, Poythress argues that “God’s consistent character and…

In the episode called “Who is God?” of the series “The Story of God”, Morgan Freeman explores the concept of who God is and how the idea of God has evolved. He visits several places throughout the world, including places like India and Egypt. The episode shares insights, but doesn’t insinuate or stretch facts on who God is? The show begins with Morgan taking a trip to India to get some insights on Hinduism. The woman states that Hinduism is an umbrella term and that there not just…

Jesus’s parables teach Christians how to live faithfully in the presence of God for the duration of their lives. Through these parables, Christians are taught how to respect, appreciate, and love themselves as well as others. However, the big problem in Christianity is that many people tend to forget about these teachings and commit actions that are against what the parables teach. On the other hand, if authentic parable-based Christianity were to exist, it would be a fully inclusive community…

Everyone wants to know the truth. In today’s society, it is rare to find an individual seeking out the truth for the creation of the world. It is taken for granted that the world has always existed. Considering the billions of people inhabiting the earth today, there are very few conversations that one hears being expressed about the truth of purpose and existence. The culture of society’s mindset today is usually enveloped with the question, “What’s in it for me?” People today are more…

Reasoning behind Religion The reasoning behind religion has been pondered almost as long as it itself has endured .Why do humans feel the need to believe in something bigger than themselves? The majority have continued association with some type of religion for generations. How many of them actually sit back and ask – why? What is the appeal of religion? Why are people willing to do anything in the name of what they believe in, such as wars and unjustified killings, simply because someone tells…

Soldier Up I came into this world way ahead of schedule at 28 weeks weighing only 2 pounds, 2 ounces. Prior to my delivery, the doctor told my mom I would have a 50/50 chance for survival. However, I would most likely be petite, have a failure to thrive, possible intellectual disabilities and may also be blind. All my mother heard was, “...there was a chance…” She prayed to God to let me live and be healthy, and He could do whatever he wanted with me. “Soldier Up”. I have been through many…

Particularly in the Road, where all moral and cultural institutions known to humankind have been extinguished, religion and the belief in supernatural beings are at the forefront of the father’s thinking. In a world where humanity and kindness are mostly extinct, it is evident that the father adheres to the thought there might be a God-like figure. Religious and spiritual terms are often used throughout the novel, although the man often doubts the existence of a God and repeatedly curses him: He…

Paper 2: Ottoman vs. Byzantine: Religious Building Architecture A general trend of the artworks in this course, throughout almost every society we have studied thus far, is the reference to religious practices and beliefs of a specific culture. This trend has not changed at all and can been seen directly in the significance of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture for places of religious practice. Though the specific religion that is referenced in these two cultures are different, some ways of…