Natural theology

Simply stated, intelligent design theory is the idea that because people can see footprints of some higher power through the complexity or simplicity of natural processes. Since history began, philosophers have observed humans and noted that certain aspects of them are almost put there by someone. Xenophon commented on Socrates and his arguments stating that humans were a product of an intelligent designer…

It is believed by many that, “whoever does not love, does not know God, because God is love” (1 John 4:8). This essay will explore the writings of each theologian and their ideas and thoughts on baptism, predestination, free will, salvation and how it intertwines with the love and knowledge of God. One could sit and ponder how this short, yet specific verse could hold so much truth. Many theologians such as Origen of Alexandria, Gregory of Nyssa, St. Augustine, St. Prosper of Aquitaine and…

for their beliefs. I love how Heschel explains God as ineffable. I have honestly never heard this word before I was in this class reading this book. I also enjoy his holiness’s peace about everything. “Of the many problems we face today, some are natural calamities and must be accepted and faced with equanimity. Others, however, are of our own making, created by misunderstanding, and can be corrected.” (That no matter how bad a situation is he teaches that our reactions could cause suffering and…

If someone, whom was not familiar with my profession or my worldview, asked me how I integrate my worldview/faith within my profession, the best advice that I can give them is to take every aspect of life one day at a time. That is basically the emphasis of the the faith and learning foundation…that in order for everything to fall into place within our lives, we (as Christians) must be able to have the patience along with our faith in order to learn how to have an substantial relationship with…

.As I continue along this journey of life there are many things that have shaped my faith and allowed me to create my own Christian philosophy of storytelling. The three major points that have developed me into who I am are the background that has got me to where I am today, the most important things in my life that can help the world in ways, and the way people need to stay connected and be able to forgive others no matter what the situation might be. I hope that other people can start to…

We can not be good, but we can perceive good. In the following of excellence we will all invariably miss the mark, because when dealing with “the good” the mark is infinitely small. After all “excellence” is ongoing, an approach to perfection. The question: Why should we be good? Is asking why take a shot at all. Why should we (in the broadest sense) be good (follow our own perceived path to excellence, God 's kingdom, prestige etc.) Because the efforts we make toward our own individual good…

history to provide guidance and insight. These ten people would guide humanity with knowledge about free will. Free choice is a force that is used to effect dramatic change. Before the top ten people in history, you have the top ten oxymoron 's, ten natural contradictory terms that underscore the pure dichotomy of creation. Religious destruction is an oxymoron, although not in the top ten for obvious reasons, anyone would be crazy to list God 's creation(religion), in this list. These are the…

I think that if 'cogito ergo sum ' is the foundation of Descartes ' project in the Meditations, the existence of God is the cornerstone that joins the internal and the external world, making knowledge possible beyond the sole account of the self. Therefore, God 's existence has a major role in the overall argument - it is that which enables the thinker to take the first steps towards the 'unification of sciences '. However, in my opinion, it is not employed correctly, as Descartes, in…

Introduction Inky, dark,, is how the universe appered before creation. When God started creating things from nothing the light exposed connections between objects. God installed a Rorschach overlay so that connections still existed, but not apparent and open to interputation. This experience is common to all humans, it comes from God. God now has a dilemma, he 's bored. It 's the beginning of time (whenever that is), part of being God is the need for attention. It does not occur to…

the devil to exist and allow temptation so that mankind has the opportunity to deny sin and grow closer with God. While this helps to explain the existence of immoral evils, it is difficult to explain why the various types of natural evils exist. Theists may claim that natural evils such as pain and suffering allow mankind to turn to God for help and create a bond that will benefit them with everlasting life in heaven. This is one way that they explain the unjustified distribution of evils…